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| Date: | Friday 22 February 2008 |
| Time: | 21:00 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-76Q (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | Southwest Airlines |
| Registration: | N551WN |
| MSN: | 30280/1025 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2001 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 18985 hours |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B22 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 103 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Valdosta, GA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Kansas City International Airport, MO (MCI/KMCI) |
| Orlando International Airport, FL (MCO/KMCO) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The Boeing 737-700 was at an altitude 30,0000 feet, and on the arrival approach for landing, when it encountered unexpected turbulence. The pilot flying stated that the turbulence was at least moderate in intensity and lasted for about 10 seconds. The autopilot remained engaged. The seat belt sign was illuminated and the flight attendants were securing the cabin for landing. One flight attendant was thrown against a wall and sustained a fractured ankle. The airplane subsequently landed without further incident.
Probable Cause: An unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC08CA115
History of this aircraft
Other occurrences involving this aircraft
| 1 October 2008 | N551WN | Southwest Airlines | 0 | Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD/KORD) | |
min |
| Wheel loss/failure | ||||||
| 18 March 2023 | N551WN | Southwest Airlines | 0 | Hollywood Burbank Airport, CA (BUR/KBUR) | |
non |
| Runway incursion with a/c (no oollision) | ||||||
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Sep-2023 05:10 | Ron Averes | Updated |
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