N68802

Unknown
Serious

Boeing 737S/N: 42739

Summary

On December 19, 2019, a Boeing 737 (N68802) was involved in an accident near Chicago, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 184 people uninjured out of 185 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An abrupt stop during taxi to avoid a collision with another airplane, causing a flight attendant to fall.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA20CA046. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N68802.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, December 19, 2019
NTSB Number
DCA20CA046
Location
Chicago, IL
Event ID
20191227X84547
Coordinates
41.974445, -87.890556
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
184
Total Aboard
185

Probable Cause and Findings

an abrupt stop during taxi to avoid a collision with another airplane, causing a flight attendant to fall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
42739
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2013
Model / ICAO
737B37M
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
191
FAA Model
737-924ER

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
233 S WACKER DR
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
IL 60606-7147
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA20CA046