Summary
On March 15, 2024, a Boeing 737-800 (N8520Q) was involved in an accident near Paris, TN. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 117 people uninjured out of 118 aboard.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An encounter with convective turbulence.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA24LA130. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8520Q.
Accident Details
Date
Friday, March 15, 2024
NTSB Number
DCA24LA130
Location
Paris, TN
Event ID
20240319193963
Coordinates
36.331882, -88.534588
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
117
Total Aboard
118
Probable Cause and Findings
An encounter with convective turbulence.
Aircraft Information
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# DCA24LA130