Boeing 737-700 N551WN
23 February 2008 · Valdosta, Georgia, United States · Serious injuries
Summary
On 23 February 2008 at about 01:00 local time, a Boeing 737-700 registered N551WN, operated by Southwest Airlines Co., was involved in an accident near Valdosta, Georgia, United States. 103 people were on board and one was seriously injured. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 01:00
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Valdosta, Georgia, United States
- Nearest airport
- Orlando International (MCO)
- Coordinates
- 30.8198, -83.2806
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737-700
- Registration
- N551WN
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 2
- Operator
- Southwest Airlines Co.
- Operating rule
- Part 121: Air Carrier
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Kansas City → Orlando
- Aircraft damage
- Not recorded
- Weather
- IMC
- Light
- Night
- NTSB number
- NYC08CA115
People
1 person was seriously injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 102 |
Probable cause
An unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
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.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 2008 | Beechcraft A36 | Brunswick, Georgia, United States | BK Corporation | No injuries | - |
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