Boeing 737 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1188 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 1998 | DENVER, CO | N364UA | Minor | substantial |
Inadequate visual lookout by ground personnel (tug operator). Factors include failure of the airline to provide proper assistance (wing walkers) to t…Inadequate visual lookout by ground personnel (tug operator). Factors include failure of the airline to provide proper assistance (wing walkers) to the tug operator, and inadequate pushback procedures by the airline; inattention of the catering truck driver, and failure of the flight crew to illuminate the rotating beacon prior to or during pushback. |
| May 06, 1998 | ANDOAS, PE | UNK | Fatal (87) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 05, 1998 | HAVANA, CU | N261LR | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 27, 1998 | BREMEN, GE | DAHLN | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 12, 1998 | ALMA-ATA, KZ | P4NEN | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 24, 1998 | PIURA, PE | UNK | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 11, 1998 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N733AR | Incident | — |
The dynamic imbalance in the yaw rate gyro, which provided input to the yaw damper and rudder. A factor was the deteriorated grease in the gyro beari…The dynamic imbalance in the yaw rate gyro, which provided input to the yaw damper and rudder. A factor was the deteriorated grease in the gyro bearings. |
| Mar 04, 1998 | RENO, NV | N746AS | Serious (1) | — | Unforecasted and sudden encounter with clear air turbulence when passengers and flight attendants were not secured in their seats. |
| Dec 26, 1997 | EUGENE, OR | N918UA | Incident | — | A checklist procedure was not followed. The initiation of an evacuation was a factor. |
| Dec 19, 1997 | ID | 9VTRF | Fatal (97) | — | Investigation pending |
| Oct 04, 1997 | CHICAGO, IL | N129SW | Incident | minor | an improper repair to a crack in a brake flange hole on the left main landing gear outboard axle, and subsequent fatigue failure of the axle. |
| Sep 27, 1997 | SEATTLE, WA | N13331 | Incident | — |
Separation of the ABSB-4 aileron bus cable, resulting in reduced lateral controllability of the aircraft. Related factors were wear in the cable and …Separation of the ABSB-4 aileron bus cable, resulting in reduced lateral controllability of the aircraft. Related factors were wear in the cable and inadequate inspection of the cable by company maintenance personnel. |
| Sep 24, 1997 | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N205AU | Minor | minor |
The captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors were the loss of hydraulic pressure in the 'A' hydraulic system, t…The captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Factors were the loss of hydraulic pressure in the 'A' hydraulic system, the thrust reverser failure on the number one engine, and flight crew coordination not being maintained. |
| Sep 06, 1997 | SA | HZ-AG | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 21, 1997 | TAMPA, FL | N602SW | Minor | minor | in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Jul 15, 1997 | ONTARIO, CA | N956UA | Incident | — | a laser light source of undetermined origin directed toward the cockpit window of an aircraft in-flight by a person or persons unknown. |
| Jun 20, 1997 | COPENHAGEN, DA | EI-CDT | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jun 11, 1997 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N980UA | Serious (1) | — | the sudden encounter with clear air turbulence. |
| Jun 08, 1997 | VALPARAISO, IN | N321UA | Serious (1) | — | a delay by the pilot of the other aircraft in turning on his mode C transponder. |
| May 11, 1997 | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | N16618 | Incident | — |
The flightcrew's inadequate in-flight planning and decision, and their failure to refer to the navaids needed for the instrument approach procedure. …The flightcrew's inadequate in-flight planning and decision, and their failure to refer to the navaids needed for the instrument approach procedure. A factor was the lack of a minimum safe altitude warning from approach control. |
| May 04, 1997 | DENVER, CO | N217US | Serious (1) | — | The flight attendant's failure to assure that the jetway was placed in the proper position prior to opening the forward cabin entry door. |
| Apr 28, 1997 | CHICAGO, IL | N9063U | Minor | minor |
inadequate nickel plating was applied to the compressor disk during the rework process at the operator's overhaul facility, which resulted in a brittl…inadequate nickel plating was applied to the compressor disk during the rework process at the operator's overhaul facility, which resulted in a brittle fracture in the disk and an uncontained engine failure. A factor was the operator's lack of written procedures and guidance for personnel on the NiCad plating line, along with their failure to supply a method of measuring the thickness of nickel applied. |
| Apr 28, 1997 | ATLANTA, GA | N14245 | Serious (1) | — |
The failure of the flight crew to alert the cabin crew to the possibility of turbulence, leading to a serious injury when severe turbulence was encoun…The failure of the flight crew to alert the cabin crew to the possibility of turbulence, leading to a serious injury when severe turbulence was encountered.. |
| Apr 19, 1997 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N313AW | Serious (1) | — |
inadequate service provided by the TRACON controller, by issuing a radar vector to the Boeing 737 flight, which resulted in inadequate separation from…inadequate service provided by the TRACON controller, by issuing a radar vector to the Boeing 737 flight, which resulted in inadequate separation from a Beech 99 that the controller had just terminated from radar service; and failure of the controller to provide adequate traffic/safety advisories to the Boeing 737 crew. Additional causes were the delayed initiation of a TCAS evasive maneuver by the first officer (copilot) of the Boeing 737, and failure of the Boeing 737 Captain to adequately supervise the response of the first officer to the TCAS resolution advisory. Inadequate visual lookout by the Beech 99 pilot was a related factor. |
| Apr 17, 1997 | COLORADO SPGS, CO | N962WP | Incident | — | An oil leak around the APU aft bearing seal which resulted in a fire in the APU exhaust. |