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Boeing 737-824 N39297

12 September 2025 · Osaka, Japan · Minor injuries

Summary

On 12 September 2025, a Boeing 737-824 registered N39297, operated by United Airlines, was involved in an incident near Osaka, Japan. 161 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. No probable cause has been published yet; this accident is still under investigation.

The record

Date
Classification
Incident
Location
Osaka, Japan
Nearest airport
Kansai International Airport (RJBB)
Coordinates
Not recorded
Aircraft
Boeing 737-824
Registration
N39297
Category
Airplane
Year built
2005
Engines
2
Operator
United Airlines
Operating rule
Part 121: Air Carrier
Phase of flight
Not recorded
Aircraft damage
Not recorded
NTSB number
DCA25WA324

People

2 people had minor injuries.

On board Died Serious Minor Uninjured
161 0 0 2 159

Probable cause

The NTSB has not published a probable cause for this record. The investigation is still open; a final report usually follows one to two years after the accident.

Nothing about the cause is stated here that is not in the source record.

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