No fatalities

BOEING 737-7H4 accident at Ebro, FL, 14 Jun 2025

Ebro, FL, United States

On June 14, 2025, a BOEING 737-7H4 operated by SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO was involved in an aviation accident near Ebro, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane’s encounter with convective turbulence during climb while diverting to an alternate airport, resulting in a serious injury to a passenger who disregarded the flight crew’s illuminated seat belt sign and the cabin crew’s instruction to remain… 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

The airplane’s encounter with convective turbulence during climb while diverting to an alternate airport, resulting in a serious injury to a passenger who disregarded the flight crew’s illuminated seat belt sign and the cabin crew’s instruction to remain seated.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Effect on personnel