No fatalities

Boeing 737 924ER accident at SFO International Airport, CA, 6 Aug 2019

SFO International Airport, CA, United States

On August 6, 2019, a Boeing 737 924ER operated by UNITED AIR LINES INC was involved in an aviation accident near SFO International Airport, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the ramp controller directing a Boeing 737 to hold in a location that was marked for a regional jet. 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 924ER
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Probable cause

the ramp controller directing a Boeing 737 to hold in a location that was marked for a regional jet.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Aug 2019 Boeing 737 924ER accident near SFO International Airport, CA?

the ramp controller directing a Boeing 737 to hold in a location that was marked for a regional jet.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Aug 2019 Boeing 737 924ER accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Aug 2019 involved a Boeing 737 924ER, operated by UNITED AIR LINES INC, at SFO International Airport, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the ramp controller directing a Boeing 737 to hold in a location that was marked for a regional jet.