Boeing 737 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1188 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2008 | Sitka, AK | N771AS | Minor | — |
The placement of operating equipment in close proximity to an external heating unit's intake by ground personnel, resulting in the contamination of th…The placement of operating equipment in close proximity to an external heating unit's intake by ground personnel, resulting in the contamination of the airplane's cabin with carbon monoxide. |
| 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 28, 2008 | Denpasar, Bali, ID | PK-GZI | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Sep 14, 2008 | Perm, RS | VP-BKO | Fatal (88) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 2008 | Bishkek, KG | EX-009 | Fatal (65) | destroyed | ;kh |
| Jul 23, 2008 | Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, ID | PK-GZN | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 2008 | Port Harcourt, NI | 5N-BIG | Minor | minor | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jun 06, 2008 | Pucallpa, PE | OB-1799-P | Incident | minor | <br /><br /> |
| May 22, 2008 | Saskatoon, CA | C-GKCP | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Apr 07, 2008 | Miami, FL | N947AN | Serious (1) | — | An unexpected encounter with turbulence, during the initial descent for landing. |
| 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 21, 2008 | Limoges, FR | EIDAF | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| 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 24, 2008 | Las Vegas, NV | N648SW | Minor | — |
An inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence during descent and the failure of two passenger seat belt attach fittings. Contributing to the incide…An inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence during descent and the failure of two passenger seat belt attach fittings. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to comply with the SAIB. |
| Feb 23, 2008 | Valdosta, GA | N551WN | Serious (1) | — | An unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing. |
| Feb 13, 2008 | Helsinki, FI | UR-GAU | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 2008 | Cusco, PE | OB-1843-P | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 2008 | Nurnberg, GE | LN-RRR | 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. |