Accident · 2013-07-22
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-07-22
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Minor injury
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737 7H4 (N753SW)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Probable cause
The captain's attempt to recover from an unstabilized approach by transferring airplane control at low altitude instead of performing a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the captain's failure to comply with standard operating procedures.
Source: NTSB case DCA13FA131Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 49 | Class 1 (2013-01-24) | 12,522 total · 7,909 in this make/model · 7,205 as PIC · 181 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 44 | Class 1 (2012-12-06) | 5,200 total · 1,100 in this make/model · 4,000 as PIC · 200 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.