N209UA

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 777-222S/N: 30215

Summary

On August 18, 2023, a Boeing 777-222 (N209UA) was involved in an accident near Over The, AO. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 8 minor injuries, with 247 people uninjured out of 256 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA23LA421. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N209UA.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 18, 2023
NTSB Number
DCA23LA421
Location
Over the, AO
Event ID
20230823192927
Coordinates
40.000000, -60.000000
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
8
Uninjured
247
Total Aboard
256

Probable Cause and Findings

An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
30215
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
777-222
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
400
FAA Model
777-222

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
ATTN: TREASURER WILLIS TOWER
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# DCA23LA421