No fatalities

12 Apr 2019: Boeing 737 924 — United Airlines — Fort Meyers, FL

Fort Meyers, FL, United States

On 12 Apr 2019, a Boeing 737 924 operated by United Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Meyers, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: missing attach screws on the aft galley oven, which allowed it to become dislodged landing, injuring a 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 737 924
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Probable cause

missing attach screws on the aft galley oven, which allowed it to become dislodged landing, injuring a flight attendant.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Maintenance personnel