Boeing 737 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1188 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Jan 18, 1997 | ARUBA, AA | EICNF | Serious (1) | minor | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1996 | YAKUTAT, AK | N775AS | Serious (2) | — | an in-flight encounter with unforecast severe clear air turbulence. |
| Nov 20, 1996 | BISHOP, CA | N916UA | Serious (1) | — | a clear air turbulence encounter. |
| Nov 19, 1996 | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | N9038U | Serious (1) | — | a passenger sustained a fractured ankle during an emergency evacuation for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 29, 1996 | CHATTANOOGA, TN | N392US | Serious (3) | minor | clear air turbulence, which was encountered during cruise flight and resulted in injuries to passengers. |
| Jul 08, 1996 | NASHVILLE, TN | N53SW | Serious (1) | minor |
the captain's improper rejected takeoff, in that the takeoff was rejected after V1, and the flight attendants' improper use of the evacuation procedur…the captain's improper rejected takeoff, in that the takeoff was rejected after V1, and the flight attendants' improper use of the evacuation procedure, in that an evacuation was independently initiated without the captain's approval, and without assessing the condition and location of the fire. Factors related to the accident were: bird ingestion in the left engine near lift-off speed during the takeoff roll, and company's inadequate Crew Resource Management (CRM) training for flight attendants. |
| Jun 22, 1996 | GRANITE, CO | N207AU | Serious (1) | — | An encounter with clear air turbulence. |
| May 11, 1996 | DALLAS, TX | N315SW | Incident | minor |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment, during the landing roll out. Factors relating to the incident were: darkne…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and runway alignment, during the landing roll out. Factors relating to the incident were: darkness, the adverse weather condition, the wet runway, and reduced visibility due to the inadvertent encounter with heavy rain. |
| Apr 30, 1996 | ONTARIO, CA | N331SW | Incident | minor | The repair facility's improper assembly of the landing gear oleo strut during overhaul. |
| Mar 21, 1996 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | EICLK | Incident | substantial |
failure of the nose gear taxi light support bracket due to in service damage, which resulted in debris being ingested by the engines. Contributing to …failure of the nose gear taxi light support bracket due to in service damage, which resulted in debris being ingested by the engines. Contributing to the accident was the failure of company maintenance personnel to comply with a Grimes Service Bulletin and a Boeing Service Letter which recommended changing the nose gear taxi light support bracket to an improved design. |
| Feb 20, 1996 | WASHINGTON, DC | N33202 | Incident | minor |
excessive airspeed was maintained by the captain during the approach/landing phase of the flight, which resulted in an overrun and an encounter with s…excessive airspeed was maintained by the captain during the approach/landing phase of the flight, which resulted in an overrun and an encounter with soft/wet terrain. Factors relating to the incident were: the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, the wet runway condition, and partial failure of the anti-skid brake system. |
| Dec 29, 1995 | ATLANTA, GA | N306DL | Incident | substantial | Failure of the tug driver, who was towing the Lockheed L-1011, to ensure that clearance was maintained from the Boeing 737, which was standing. |
| Nov 25, 1995 | PORTLAND, OR | N953UA | Serious (1) | — | AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH UNFORECAST MODERATE HIGH LEVEL WINDSHEAR AND TURBULENCE AS THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT WAS PERFORMING HIS DUTIES DURING DESCENT. |
| Nov 07, 1995 | PENSACOLA, FL | N312DL | Serious (1) | — |
THE PASSENGER FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE SEATED AND UTILIZE A SEATBELT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH T…THE PASSENGER FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE SEATED AND UTILIZE A SEATBELT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE. |
| Nov 02, 1995 | PORTLAND, ME | N373US | Incident | minor | a bird strike during takeoff, which resulted in failure of several fan blades in the right engine and a partial loss of engine power. |
| Oct 31, 1995 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N508SW | Minor | — |
The flying pilot's inadvertent exposure to an unidentified ground-based laser beam. A factor in the incident is the lack of appropriate standards by …The flying pilot's inadvertent exposure to an unidentified ground-based laser beam. A factor in the incident is the lack of appropriate standards by the FAA and FDA for laser light exposure levels to aircrew in navigable airspace. |
| Sep 26, 1995 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N404KW | Minor | — |
INADEQUATE WRITTEN MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ADDRESSING STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT OF A COMPONENT FAILURE DURING AN ENGINE WASH. THE EMERGENCY SL…INADEQUATE WRITTEN MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ADDRESSING STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT OF A COMPONENT FAILURE DURING AN ENGINE WASH. THE EMERGENCY SLIDES FAILED TO DEPLOY DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |
| Sep 06, 1995 | MIAMI, FL | N405KW | Incident | substantial | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE COMPANY DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE (PAYMOVER) AND UNCOMMANDED MOVEMENT OF THE PAYMOVER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 25, 1995 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N373US | Incident | — | LOW ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THE AUTOPILOT AILERON ACTUATOR FOR UNSPECIFIED REASONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN UNCOMMANDED ROLL TO THE RIGHT. |
| Aug 18, 1995 | LUBBOCK, TX | N309SW | Incident | minor |
installation of an incorrect bearing in the number three main wheel by the wheel assembly supplier, which led to subsequent failure of the wheel beari…installation of an incorrect bearing in the number three main wheel by the wheel assembly supplier, which led to subsequent failure of the wheel bearing and separation of the wheel during takeoff. |
| Aug 10, 1995 | SAN VICENTE, ES | N125GU | Fatal (65) | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 1995 | CHARLOTTE, NC | N396US | Incident | — |
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE 'A' SYSTEM FLIGHT CONTROL COMPUTER BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH RESULTED IN PIN CONNECTOR(S) BEING PUSHED LOOS…IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE 'A' SYSTEM FLIGHT CONTROL COMPUTER BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH RESULTED IN PIN CONNECTOR(S) BEING PUSHED LOOSE AND SUBSEQUENT MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOPILOT. |
| Jul 28, 1995 | DALLAS, TX | N675AA | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE FLIGHTCREWS OF THE BOEING 737, N675AA, AND THE CESSNA 401, N31DB, TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. FACTORS WERE: THE FAILURE OF 737 FLIGHTC…FAILURE OF THE FLIGHTCREWS OF THE BOEING 737, N675AA, AND THE CESSNA 401, N31DB, TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. FACTORS WERE: THE FAILURE OF 737 FLIGHTCREW TO RESPOND TO THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY GIVEN BY THE GROUND CONTROLLER IDENTIFYING POTENTIALLY CONFLICTING TRAFFIC, AND THE FAILURE OF THE GROUND CONTROLLER TO ISSUE SEQUENCING INSTRUCTIONS TO BOTH AIRCRAFT. |
| Jul 18, 1995 | ORLANDO, FL | N390US | Incident | — |
CONTAMINATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO THE E-1-2 AND E-1-3 SHELF DISCONNECT BRACKETS IN THE ELECTRONICS COMPARTMENT, WHICH R…CONTAMINATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS TO THE E-1-2 AND E-1-3 SHELF DISCONNECT BRACKETS IN THE ELECTRONICS COMPARTMENT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN ELECTRICAL FAULT AND AN UNCOMMANDED ROLL MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOPILOT. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE INCIDENT WAS: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. |