BOEING 737-8H4
Barlow Bend, AL, June 18, 2025
Event Information
| Date | June 18, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Barlow Bend, AL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.44800, -87.61300 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | DCA25LA241 |
| Event ID | 20250623200379 |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 737-8H4 |
| Registration # | N8685B |
| Operator | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO |
| Owner | SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | Unk |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 10 |
| None | 167 |
| Total Injured | 11 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with unanticipated turbulence during descent, resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.