N79011

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 777-224S/N: 29859

Summary

On March 21, 2023, a Boeing 777-224 (N79011) was involved in an accident near Sacramento, CA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 191 people uninjured out of 192 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An encounter with forecast convective turbulence during climb.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA23LA213. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N79011.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
NTSB Number
DCA23LA213
Location
Sacramento, CA
Event ID
20230322106933
Coordinates
38.416790, -121.563910
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
191
Total Aboard
192

Probable Cause and Findings

An encounter with forecast convective turbulence during climb.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
29859
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
777-224
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
400
FAA Model
777-224

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
ATTN: TREASURER WILLIS TOWER
233 S WACKER DR
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
IL 60606
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# DCA23LA213