N226WN

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 737S/N: 32494

Summary

On August 07, 2024, a Boeing 737 (N226WN) was involved in an accident near Severn, MD. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 142 people uninjured out of 143 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A passenger’s failure to comply with crew member instructions to remain seated with seatbelt fastened.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA24LA256. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N226WN.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
NTSB Number
DCA24LA256
Location
Severn, MD
Event ID
20240809194882
Coordinates
39.175728, -76.668991
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
142
Total Aboard
143

Probable Cause and Findings

A passenger’s failure to comply with crew member instructions to remain seated with seatbelt fastened.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
32494
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
737B37M
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
143
FAA Model
737-7H4

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# DCA24LA256