No fatalities

Boeing 737 7H4 accident at Nashville, TN, 10 Oct 2018

Nashville, TN, United States

On October 10, 2018, a Boeing 737 7H4 operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO was involved in an aviation accident near Nashville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: flight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737 7H4
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Probable cause

flight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Cabin crew

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 2018 Boeing 737 7H4 accident near Nashville, TN?

flight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Oct 2018 Boeing 737 7H4 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 2018 involved a Boeing 737 7H4, operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO, at Nashville, TN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

flight attendant tripping over a passenger's knee that resulted in hot liquid splashing on the flight attendant.