Accident · 2025-06-08

NTSB case DCA25LA230 · BOEING 737 · Part 121

What the record says

Event date
2025-06-08
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious injury
Aircraft
BOEING 737 (N27266)
Operating rule
Part 121
Operator
UNITED AIRLINES, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
United Airlines

Probable cause

The abrupt application of brakes during taxi, which resulted in a sudden stop and caused a flight attendant to sustain a serious injury.

Source: NTSB case DCA25LA230

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
Pilot pilot flyingAirline transport pilotAirplane47Class 1 (2024-12-11)6,925 total · 2,411 in this make/model · 2,981 as PIC · 230 last 90 days
Co-pilot48Class 1 (2025-08-09)5,156 total · 1,837 in this make/model · 328 as PIC · 228 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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