Accident
Dec 14, 2016 · Denver, COAn inadvertent encounter with mountain wave turbulence.
- Injuries
- Serious
- Report
- DCA17CA042
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA17CA042)
N242022000 Boeing 737-824
Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 19, 2026
Safety record in brief:2 NTSB events (minor damage at worst, latest Dec 2016)21 ADs may apply118 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 19, 2026- Registered owner
- United Airlines INC
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Chicago, IL
- Certificate issued
- Dec 9, 2021
- Expires
- Dec 31, 2028
- Airworthiness
- Experimental · Research and Development, Operating Kit Built Aircraft
- Airworthiness date
- Jun 23, 2026
We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Airframe & engine
FAA Registry + type dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Model
- 737-824
- Year
- 2000
- Serial number
- 30429
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 149
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Mode S code
- A239E0
Engine
- Make and model
- Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
- Type
- Turbo-fan
- Power
- 2200 hp
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- 2021 – nowUnited Airlines INCChicago, IL · current
- 1959 – 1968Individual ownerToledo, OH · different airframe: Aeronca 50-F S/N F-6679
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 19, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (2)
Incident · minor damage
Dec 16, 2006 · Colorado Spring, COA short circuit in the primary (non-rechargeable) battery, most likely due to it being recharged. This internal short led to thermal runaway, battery failure, and an explosion.
- Damage
- Minor
- Injuries
- Minor
- Report
- DEN07IA037
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DEN07IA037)
ADs published since 1998 that may apply (21)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-14-02 | Hydraulic power | Aug 27, 2019 | Airframe (737-824) |
| 2002-20-07 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-824) |
| 2002-20-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-824) |
| 2001-11-11 | Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 16, 2001 | Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletins 737-25-1371 Rev 2, 737-25-1407, 747-25-3196 Rev 1, 777-25-0111 Rev 1 |
| 2001-10-14 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jun 8, 2001 | Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletins 737-35-1076, 737-35-1077, 747-35-2111, 757-35-0021, 757-35-0022, 767-35-0043, 767-35-0044, 777-35-0008, all dated March 1, 2001. Only with: Equipped with chemical oxygen generators. |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-24 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | May 10, 2001 | Airframe (737-824) |
| 2000-22-02 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-824) |
| 2000-22-02 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-824) |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (737-824)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2984; 757 1–798; 767 1–682; 777 1–083. Only with: Ranges are line numbers; equipped with Puritan-Bennett passenger and flight attendant oxygen masks as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-35-1049, 757-35-0014, 767-35-0033, or 777-35-0005. |
| 99-11-05 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Jun 28, 1999 | Airframe (737-824) |
| 99-22-16 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 7, 1999 | Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1128, dated April 22, 1999, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1137, dated May 13, 1999 |
| 98-13-12 R1 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Dec 28, 1998 | Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 Revision 2, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, 777-27A0029 Revision 1 |
| 98-22-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1998 | Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1108, Revision 5, dated October 26, 1989 |
| 98-18-20 | Boeing Model 727 and Model 737 Series Airplanes Equipped with J.C. Carter Company Fuel… | Oct 21, 1998 | Airframe (737-824)Only with: Equipped with J.C. Carter Company fuel valve actuators P/N 40574-2 (Kearfott Models 3715-7 and -8) or 40574-5 (Kearfott Model 3715-9). |
| 98-13-12 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 6, 1998 | Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368, 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029, dated March 26, 1998 |
| 98-03-10 | Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, and 767 Series Airplanes | Feb 19, 1998 | Airframe (737-824)Certain serial numbers: 737 1–2836; 747 1–1104; 757 1–731; 767 1–642. Only with: Equipped with non-powered IPECO pilots' seats; ranges are line position numbers. |
| 97-22-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (737-824)Certain serial numbers: 737 292–2565. Only with: Limited to airplanes with line numbers 292 through 2565 inclusive. |
| 97-18-06 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 1997 | Airframe (737-824) |
| 97-05-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 1997 | Airframe (737-824)Only with: Having a main rudder power control unit (PCU) identified in Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-27-112-B, dated February 6, 1997. |
| 97-04-01 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 21, 1997 | Airframe (737-824)Serial numbers per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-27-1155, dated October 26, 1989, as revised by Notices of Status Change 737-27-1155NSC1, NSC2, and NSC3 |
| 95-23-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 13, 1995 | Airframe (737-824) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (118)
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
- Wings · latch · wornSep 23, 2026
FWD RT LATCH FOR H/P DOOR 192, DOOR WAS WORN INTO CHORD. DAMAGE IS BEYOND ALLOWABLE DAMAGE LIMITS AND WILL REQUIRE SRM REPAIR 57-10-13-2R-3. MARKED MAJOR REPAIR AND RII INITIATED. COMPLIED WITH STEPS 4 A-E 1. REQUIRE NDT CUTOUT FOR CRACKS AND 5/32 HOLE SCAN IAW SRM 57-10-13-2R-3. PERFORMED HFEC…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · beam · wornSep 23, 2026
STRIKER PLATE FOR FWD RT LATCH ON ECS DOOR 192CR, MISSING. AFTER CLEANING DAMAGE & FINDING IT OUT OF ALLOWABLE DAMAGE LINITS. REMOVED DAMAGE IAW 57-10-13. PERFORMED HFEC IAW NDT PART 6, 51-00-00 PROCEDURE 23, AND NDT PART 6, 51-00-00 PROCEDURE 16. NO DEFCTS NOTED, OK TO CONTINUE. PERFORMED…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · battery pack · no testSep 21, 2026
EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT M1676 FAILS CAPACITY CHECK. REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK AT M1676, OPS CHKD GOOD IAW MM 33-51-06-960-805.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Lights · battery pack · no testSep 21, 2026
EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK AT M1674 FAILED A CAPACITY CHECK. REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK AT M1674, OPS CHKD GOOD IAW MM 33-51-06-960-805.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · bulb seal · missingSep 18, 2026
BULB SEAL MISSING IAW GMM 02-30-95, REF LP 3394334, ACCOMPLISHED WITH NEW PART INSTALLED IAW GMM 02-30-95.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · rub strip · missingSep 18, 2026
MISSING RUB STRIP IAW GMM 02-30-95. ACCOMPLISHED WITH NEW PART INSTALLED IAW GMM 02-30-95.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · power supply · faultedSep 11, 2026
ROW 15-21 AISLE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK FOR M1695 IAW AMM 33-51-06. R & R FUSES FOR M1694 EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK IAW AMM 33-51-06, OPS CHKD GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · light · sparksAug 6, 2026
RAMP REPORTS SPARKS, SMOKE, AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE LT HORIZONTAL STAB, ABOUT HALF WAY OUT FROM FUSELAGE. REINSTALLED ORIGINAL LOGO LIGHT, OPENED & COLLARED CB P18-3 A15. REMOVED POWER FROM LIGHT, FIRE DEPARTMENT MEASURED TEMP AT 200F & THERE WERE DEAD BUGS IN AREA OF LIGHT. PUT POWER BACK ON &…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · bracket · looseApr 19, 2026
1R GIRT BAR BRACKET IS LOOSE ADJUSTED THE GIRT BAR RETAINER CLIP ON DOOR 1R,AND VERIFIED THE GIRT BAR STAYS INSIDE THE RETAINER CLIP IN REF TO AMM 25-66-01.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · hook and loop · damagedJan 26, 2026
SEAT 20F EXIT ROW DOOR LOWER SAFTEY STAP COVER WILL NOT STAY ATTACHED HOOK AND LOOP DAMAGED. INSPECTED HOOK AND LOOP ON EXIT ROW 20F DOOR COVER. NO DAMEGE TO HOOK AND LOOP NOTED. SECURED LOWER SAFTEY STRAP IAW AMM 52-22-51-400-801. OKAY FOR SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 118 reports.
Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 19, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 19, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026