No fatalities

BOEING 737-700 accident at Tacoma, WA, 22 May 2022

Tacoma, WA, United States

On May 22, 2022, a BOEING 737-700 operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO was involved in an aviation accident near Tacoma, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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BOEING 737-700
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Probable cause

During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Passenger

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 May 2022 BOEING 737-700 accident near Tacoma, WA?

During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 May 2022 BOEING 737-700 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 May 2022 involved a BOEING 737-700, operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO, at Tacoma, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

During cruise flight with no reported turbulence a passenger sustained a serious injury for an unknown reason.