Accident · 2022-09-29

NTSB case DCA23LA008 · BOEING 737 · Part 121

What the record says

Event date
2022-09-29
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious injury
Aircraft
BOEING 737 (N7881A)
Operating rule
Part 121
Operator
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
Southwest Airlines

Probable cause

An encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.

Source: NTSB case DCA23LA008

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
PilotAirline transport pilotAirplane / Helicopter52Class 1 (2022-10-06)11,440 total · 6,150 as PIC · 104 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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