No fatalities

BOEING 737-832 accident at Seattle, WA, 5 Feb 2025

Seattle, WA, United States

On February 5, 2025, a BOEING 737-832 operated by DELTA AIR LINES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Seattle, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions. 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 737-832
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Probable cause

The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Effect on operationContributed to outcomeFlight crew

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Feb 2025 BOEING 737-832 accident near Seattle, WA?

The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Feb 2025 BOEING 737-832 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Feb 2025 involved a BOEING 737-832, operated by DELTA AIR LINES INC, at Seattle, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The Japan Airlines flight crew’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the parked Delta Air Lines aircraft while taxiing in congested ramp conditions.