Accident · 2014-01-09
What the record says
- Event date
- 2014-01-09
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737 7H4 (N966WN)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Probable cause
A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking lever was raised, which resulted in 2nd degree burns.
Source: NTSB case DCA14CA035Flight 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 / Flight engineer / Private | Airplane | 57 | Class 1 (2013-11-13) | 22,700 total · 11,500 in this make/model |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 51 | Class 1 (2013-08-12) | 11,639 total · 5,612 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.