Incident · 2008-11-07
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-11-07
- Event type
- Incident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737-700 (N254WN)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Probable cause
The tug driver's failure to maintain situational awareness during the push back operation.
Source: NTSB case WPR09IA033Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 43 | Class 1 (2008-08-15) | 10,074 total · 8,400 in this make/model · 4,000 as PIC · 160 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 43 | Class 1 (2008-08-04) | 16,800 total · 2,250 in this make/model · 11,000 as PIC · 215 last 90 days |
| Not recorded | — | — | — | — | — |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.