JA868JBOEING 7872025-02-05 NTSB Accident Report

MINR
None

BOEING 787S/N: 34845

Summary

On February 05, 2025, a Boeing 737-832 (N3737C) was involved in an incident near Seattle, WA. All 335 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DCA25LA117. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3737C.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
NTSB Number
DCA25LA117
Location
Seattle, WA
Event ID
20250205199653
Coordinates
47.437114, -122.303990
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
335
Total Aboard
335

Probable Cause and Findings

The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
34845
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Model / ICAO
787B788
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA25LA117