Boeing 737 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1188 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2009 | Launceton, Tasmania, AS | VH-VOC | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 10, 2009 | Tokyo, JA | JA56AN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 2009 | Charlotte (CLT), NC | N506AU | Incident | minor |
The failure of the left hand main landing gear was caused by heat induced cracks resulting from abusive grinding/polishing of the chrome plate that wa…The failure of the left hand main landing gear was caused by heat induced cracks resulting from abusive grinding/polishing of the chrome plate that was applied during the last overhaul. |
| Jul 13, 2009 | Charleston, WV | N387SW | Incident | substantial | Fuselage skin failure due to preexisting fatigue at a chemically milled step. |
| Jun 03, 2009 | Cleveland, OH | N299WN | Incident | — |
The ground controller did not issue taxi instructions in accordance with FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2. The local controller did not scan the ru…The ground controller did not issue taxi instructions in accordance with FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-7-2. The local controller did not scan the runways prior to issuing a taxi into position and hold instruction to SWA1080 as required by FAA Order 7110.65 paragraph 3-1-12. The local controller did not cancel takeoff clearance for BTA2941 as required by FAA Order 7110.65, paragraph 3-9-10. |
| Feb 27, 2009 | South Jakarta, OF | PK-YTX | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jan 12, 2009 | East Anglia, UK | G-EZJK | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 31, 2008 | Luton Airport, UK | G-EZKB | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Dec 28, 2008 | Seattle, WA | N397DA | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the tug operator and wing walker of the other airplane to maintain clearance with this aircraft during the pushback process in dark nig…The failure of the tug operator and wing walker of the other airplane to maintain clearance with this aircraft during the pushback process in dark night. Also causal was the ramp controller's misinterpretation of the other airplane's gate location and her improper clearance for both airplanes to simultaneously push back from nearly opposing gates. |
| Dec 24, 2008 | Seattle, WA | N516AS | Incident | — |
The failure of the deicing crew to follow company procedures by not receiving confirmation from the flight crew before beginning to deice the airplane…The failure of the deicing crew to follow company procedures by not receiving confirmation from the flight crew before beginning to deice the airplane. |
| Nov 07, 2008 | Salt Lake City, UT | N254WN | Incident | minor | The tug driver's failure to maintain situational awareness during the push back operation. |
| Oct 18, 2008 | Belgrade, Serbia, SR | D-AXLF | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Oct 16, 2008 | Maiquetia, VE | YV162T | Incident | substantial | . |
| Oct 01, 2008 | Chicago, IL | N551WN | Incident | minor | The right nose landing gear axle's failure from intergranular and fatigue cracking due to an earlier bearing failure. |
| Jul 03, 2008 | Seattle, WA | N339AT | Incident | — |
The diverted attention during taxi of the flight crew in the other aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic control clearance was n…The diverted attention during taxi of the flight crew in the other aircraft. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic control clearance was not followed by the flight crew of the other aircraft. |
| Jun 27, 2008 | Phoenix (PHX), AZ | N514AU | Incident | minor |
The failure of the MLG was due to cracking in the cylinder wall resulting from a fatigue mechanism which initiated at, and near the inner diameter (ID…The failure of the MLG was due to cracking in the cylinder wall resulting from a fatigue mechanism which initiated at, and near the inner diameter (ID) surface, with propagation through the wall toward the outer diameter(OD) surface. Crack initiation was due to base metal damage which took the form of over tempered martensite (OTM) and chemical attack/pitting of the base metal. |
| Mar 27, 2008 | Houston, TX | N23661 | Incident | minor | The flight crew's improper landing technique for an inoperative anti-skid system resulting in locked brakes and four blown main landing gear tires. |
| Mar 03, 2008 | Cusco, PE | OB-1843-P | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 01, 2008 | Dallas, TX | N741SA | Incident | minor | The failure of the taxiing flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from the stationary airplane. |
| Feb 13, 2008 | Helsinki, FI | UR-GAU | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 2008 | Cusco, PE | OB-1843-P | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 2008 | Lincoln, NE | N733TW | Incident | — |
The improper installation of the swivel valve fittings by the operator's mechanic leading to the total loss of both hydraulic systems. Contributing t…The improper installation of the swivel valve fittings by the operator's mechanic leading to the total loss of both hydraulic systems. Contributing to the incident were the swivel valves leaking and the total failure of the hydraulic system. |
| Nov 25, 2007 | Phoenix, AZ | N3744F | Incident | minor | Delamination of the right outboard tire tread during the takeoff roll due to underinflation and/or overloading during use in service. |
| Nov 17, 2007 | Greenville, TX | N676SW | Incident | minor |
A total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified obj…A total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified object striking the spinner, separating it from the fan disk and causing the spinner to be ingested into the fan blades. |
| Nov 07, 2007 | Cape Town, SF | ZS-OEX | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |