Accident · 2018-10-11
What the record says
- Event date
- 2018-10-11
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 (N734SA)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Probable cause
A passenger falling while returning to her seat which resulted in a serious injury.
Source: NTSB case DCA19CA006Flight 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 / Commercial | Airplane | 49 | Class 1 (2018-04-13) | 14,231 total · 9,590 in this make/model · 5,496 as PIC · 147 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 40 | Class 2 (2018-04-16) | 4,695 total · 1,185 in this make/model · 2,500 as PIC · 171 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.