Incident · 2023-12-20
What the record says
- Event date
- 2023-12-20
- Event type
- Incident
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737-8 (N8830Q)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Probable cause
A partial loss of engine power due to bird ingestion in the No. 1 (left) engine, which resulted in the activation of the load reduction device to prevent vibration. The load reduction device activation resulted in smoke and fumes entering the cockpit.
Source: NTSB case DCA24LA330Flight 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 / Helicopter | 62 | Class 1 (2023-09-21) | 25,000 total · 20,000 in this make/model · 22,000 as PIC · 115 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 58 | Class 1 (2023-08-08) | 20,800 total · 7,000 in this make/model · 207 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.