N29975

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 787-9S/N: 66134

Summary

On December 03, 2024, a Boeing 787-9 (N29975) was involved in an accident near Pacific Ocean, OF. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 235 people uninjured out of 236 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An encounter with unexpected turbulence during descent.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA25LA055. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N29975.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
NTSB Number
DCA25LA055
Location
Pacific Ocean, Hong Kong
Event ID
20241211199406
Coordinates
22.220300, 114.734000
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
235
Total Aboard
236

Probable Cause and Findings

An encounter with unexpected turbulence during descent.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
66134
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2020
Model / ICAO
787-9B789
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
422
FAA Model
787-9

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
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# DCA25LA055