On December 31, 2008, a BOEING 737 73V was involved in an aviation accident near Luton Airport, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
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On December 31, 2008, an EasyJet Boeing 737-73V (G-EZKB) experienced a rapid pitch up during takeoff from Luton Airport after exposure to icing conditions. The crew recovered, and no injuries or damage occurred.
Incident
On December 31, 2008, at 1700 UTC, an EasyJet Boeing 737-73V, registered in the United Kingdom as G-EZKB, experienced a rapid pitch up during takeoff from Luton Airport, United Kingdom. The aircraft had undergone deicing procedures earlier but was subsequently exposed to icing conditions prior to departure. The flight crew successfully managed the situation and recovered the aircraft's normal flight profile. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained no damage.
Investigation
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom is conducting the investigation into the incident. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIB. Further inquiries should be directed to the AAIB.
Related events
Same aircraft family
30 Sep 2026 — Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Flydubai)
30 Sep 2026 — BOEING 737 (FlyDubai)
17 Sep 2026 — BOEING 737 (Serve Air)
17 Sep 2026 — BOEING 737 (Aeromexico)
10 Sep 2026 — BOEING 737 (TRANSAIR S.A Sénégal)
25 Aug 2026 — Boeing 737-529 (Sepehran Airlines)
22 Aug 2026 — Boeing 737-8AS (WL) (Jeju Air)
22 Aug 2026 — BOEING 737 (Jeju Air)
16 Aug 2026 — BOEING 737
15 Aug 2026 — BOEING 737 (Garuda Indonesia)
13 Aug 2026 — BOEING 737 (Malta Air)
10 Aug 2026 — Boeing 737 MAX 8 (LOT Polskie Linie Lotnicze)
What happened in the 31 Dec 2008 BOEING 737 73V accident near Luton Airport, United Kingdom?
On December 31, 2008, an EasyJet Boeing 737-73V (G-EZKB) experienced a rapid pitch up during takeoff from Luton Airport after exposure to icing conditions. The crew recovered, and no injuries or damage occurred.
Were there any fatalities in the 31 Dec 2008 BOEING 737 73V accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 31 Dec 2008 involved a BOEING 737 73V, at Luton Airport, United Kingdom.
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