Boeing 737 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1188 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

1188

All Events

501

Incidents

64

Minor

190

Serious

46

Fatal (3137 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 01, 2001 Nairobi, KE 5Y-KQD Serious (5) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 10, 2001 Santa Ana, CA N615AS Incident The failure of the stabilizer electric trim motor as a result of internal mechanical seizure.
Aug 25, 2001 Kansas City, MO N306AW Minor substantial
The second in command failed to maintain proper runway alignment, directional control, and landed long. The pilot in command failed to execute a go-a…

The second in command failed to maintain proper runway alignment, directional control, and landed long. The pilot in command failed to execute a go-around and failed to provide adequate supervision. Additional factors included the thunderstorm, the dark night, the muddy terrain, and the FODed engines.

Aug 16, 2001 DFW Airport, TX N33635 Incident minor
The local controller clearing the taxiing aircraft to cross the runway in front of the aircraft on takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the local …

The local controller clearing the taxiing aircraft to cross the runway in front of the aircraft on takeoff roll. Contributing factors were the local controller's failure to follow FAA procedures and directives to visually scan the runway prior to issuing the crossing clearance, the local controller’s excessive workload, and the tower supervisor's inadequate supervision.

Aug 09, 2001 Klamath Falls, OR N512SW Serious (1) An encounter with turbulence from a developing thunderstorm during cruise flight.
May 28, 2001 Toccoa, GA N349US Serious (1) An in-flight encounter with unforecasted weather (turbulence) during an enroute climb resulting in one flight attendant sustaining serious injury.
Apr 17, 2001 Jacksonville, FL N253US Serious (1)
The flight dispatcher failure to provide the flight crew with current in-flight turbulence information that resulted in the in-flight encounter with t…

The flight dispatcher failure to provide the flight crew with current in-flight turbulence information that resulted in the in-flight encounter with turbulence during climb. A factor was the pilots failure to obtain adequate weather information.

Apr 09, 2001 Boston, MA N3731T Incident minor
The Boeing 767 captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the stationary Boeing 737, which resulted in a ground collision. A fact…

The Boeing 767 captain's misjudgment of the distance between his airplane and the stationary Boeing 737, which resulted in a ground collision. A factor was sunglare.

Mar 17, 2001 Lyon, FR 7T-VJL Incident minor Investigation pending
Mar 05, 2001 Phoenix, AZ N335SW Incident minor
the pilot's misjudgment of distance, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor in the incident was the failure of the flightcrew to conduct a brie…

the pilot's misjudgment of distance, which resulted in a runway overrun. A factor in the incident was the failure of the flightcrew to conduct a briefing for the approach to runway eight.

Mar 03, 2001 Bangkok, TH HS-TDC Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Nov 13, 2000 ANCHORAGE, AK N611AS Serious (1) An in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence.
Sep 16, 2000 FLUSHING, NY N461PR Incident substantial The tug operator's inadequate visual lookout. A factor in this accident was the night light condition.
Aug 01, 2000 CHICAGO, IL N313UA Serious (1) the evasive maneuver performed by the pilot. A factor was the activation of the collision avoidance system.
Jul 17, 2000 PATNA, IN VT-EGD Fatal (55) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 02, 2000 ORLANDO, FL N460PR Incident substantial
The captain's failure to stop the aircraft when given a stop signal by the ground marshaller and his failure to turn the aircraft when given a turn si…

The captain's failure to stop the aircraft when given a stop signal by the ground marshaller and his failure to turn the aircraft when given a turn signal by the ground marshaller as he taxied into the gate resulting in the aircraft's left wing colliding with ground equipment.

May 21, 2000 NASHVILLE, TN N522SW Serious (1)
The passenger's onboard disturbance and self-evacuation from the parked aircraft, resulting in injuries. A factor in the accident was the lack of back…

The passenger's onboard disturbance and self-evacuation from the parked aircraft, resulting in injuries. A factor in the accident was the lack of backup electrical power to the terminal which necessitated a lengthy ground hold.

Apr 19, 2000 SAMAL ISLAND, RP RPC30 Fatal (131) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 18, 2000 BRISBANE, AS VHTJY Incident Investigation pending
Mar 06, 2000 BURBANK, CA N668SW Serious (2) destroyed
the flight crew's excessive airspeed and flightpath angle during the approach and landing and its failure to abort the approach when stabilized approa…

the flight crew's excessive airspeed and flightpath angle during the approach and landing and its failure to abort the approach when stabilized approach criteria were not met. Contributing to the accident was the controller's positioning of the airplane in such a manner as to leave no safe options for the flight crew other than a go-around maneuver.

Feb 03, 2000 BOSTON, MA N397US Serious (1) In flight encounter with turbulence.
Jan 02, 2000 AMSTERDAM, NL PHHVV Incident minor Investigation pending
Dec 24, 1999 SALT LAKE CITY, UT N305WA Incident minor Improper assembly of the wheel during build up in the operator's maintenance facilities.
Nov 11, 1999 PORTLAND, OR N772AS Incident minor Arcing in the electrical system wiring for undetermined reasons.
Nov 02, 1999 JUNEAU, AK N792AS Incident
The failure of the flight crew to provide a recommended landing traffic advisory, and the failure of flight service station personnel to provide a fli…

The failure of the flight crew to provide a recommended landing traffic advisory, and the failure of flight service station personnel to provide a flight advisory to the arriving airplane concerning men and equipment operating on the runway. Factors in the incident were operations at an airport when the control tower was closed, and the failure of the snow plow driver to verify the eminent arrival of the airplane.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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