N628
Carlisle John W COMPAIR 6
Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows 2 earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on May 7, 1981.
Register facts: FAA Aircraft Registry (Releasable Aircraft Database) (open data).
We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.
Scheduled US airline service
Reported in scheduled US passenger service from June 1996 to February 2004 — 19,544 flights. Last reported flight: February 29, 2004, Southwest Airlines, MSY → TPA.
Not reported in scheduled US service since February 2004 (data through July 2026).
| Carrier | First | Last | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines WN | June 1996 | February 2004 | 19,544 |
Source: BTS Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance (public domain; US reporting carriers, scheduled domestic flights).
US fleet inventory (BTS B-43)
Filed in BTS’s annual carrier fleet inventory from 2006 to 2014, most recently reported as operating lease.
| Carrier | First filed | Last filed |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines WN | 2006 | 2014 |
Source: BTS Form 41 Schedule B-43 (Annual Inventory of Airframe and Aircraft Engines) (open data; large certificated US carriers, annual filing).
Safety history
- January 8, 2003Accident
The pilot's improper fuel selector position which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the soft terrain for the forced landing. Full accident record
- May 24, 1974Accident
Improper Level Off. Factors: Aircraft Came To Rest In Water