N13138

Substantial
None

BOEING 757-224S/N: 0138

Summary

On February 26, 2024, a Boeing 757-224 (N13138) was involved in an incident near San Francisco, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The crew’s over-rotation of the aircraft pitch during takeoff which resulted in a tailstrike.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DCA24LA110. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N13138.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 26, 2024
NTSB Number
DCA24LA110
Location
San Francisco, CA
Event ID
20240226193849
Coordinates
37.619300, -122.381600
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The crew’s over-rotation of the aircraft pitch during takeoff which resulted in a tailstrike.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
0138
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
757-224B752
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
178
FAA Model
757-224

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# DCA24LA110