N77431

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 737-924ERS/N: 32833

Summary

On July 28, 2023, a Boeing 737-924ER (N77431) was involved in an accident near Myrtle Beach, AO. 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 encounter with convectively induced turbulence (CIT) while in cruise flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA23LA382. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77431.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 28, 2023
NTSB Number
DCA23LA382
Location
Myrtle Beach , AO
Event ID
20230731192742
Coordinates
34.516667, -74.085278
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
184
Total Aboard
185

Probable Cause and Findings

An encounter with convectively induced turbulence (CIT) while in cruise flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
32833
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2009
Model / ICAO
737-924ER
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
191
FAA Model
737-924ER

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# DCA23LA382