N8685BBOEING 737-8H42025-06-18 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 737-8H4S/N: 36723

Summary

On June 18, 2025, a Boeing 737-8H4 (N8685B) was involved in an accident near Barlow Bend, AL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 10 minor injuries, with 167 people uninjured out of 178 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The airplane’s encounter with unanticipated turbulence during descent, resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA25LA241. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8685B.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
NTSB Number
DCA25LA241
Location
Barlow Bend, AL
Event ID
20250623200379
Coordinates
31.448000, -87.613000
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
10
Uninjured
167
Total Aboard
178

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with unanticipated turbulence during descent, resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
36723
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
737-8H4
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
143
FAA Model
737-8H4

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# DCA25LA241