N256WN

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 737-700S/N: 32514

Summary

On May 22, 2022, a Boeing 737-700 (N256WN) was involved in an accident near Tacoma, WA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 66 people uninjured out of 67 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA22LA134. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N256WN.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 22, 2022
NTSB Number
DCA22LA134
Location
Tacoma, WA
Event ID
20220623105307
Coordinates
47.185700, -122.273700
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
66
Total Aboard
67

Probable Cause and Findings

During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
32514
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
737-700B737
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
143
FAA Model
737-7H4

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Address
2702 LOVE FIELD DR # HDQ-4GC
City
DALLAS
State / Zip Code
TX 75235-1908
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# DCA22LA134