N461WN

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 737-7H4S/N: 32465

Summary

On April 20, 2025, a Boeing 737-7H4 (N461WN) was involved in an accident near Tahlequah, OK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 40 people uninjured out of 41 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The airplane’s encounter with moderate turbulence during descent.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA25LA190. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N461WN.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, April 20, 2025
NTSB Number
DCA25LA190
Location
Tahlequah, OK
Event ID
20250422200055
Coordinates
36.000000, -95.000000
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
40
Total Aboard
41

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with moderate turbulence during descent.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
32465
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2004
Model / ICAO
737-7H4
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# DCA25LA190