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
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