Accident
Apr 20, 2025 · Tahlequah, OKThe airplane’s encounter with moderate turbulence during descent.
- Injuries
- Serious
- Report
- DCA25LA190
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA25LA190)
N461WN2004 Boeing 737-7H4
Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026
Safety record in brief:2 NTSB events (latest Apr 2025)21 ADs may apply250 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Registered owner
- Southwest Airlines Co
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Dallas, TX
- Certificate issued
- Jun 8, 2004
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2027
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- May 24, 2004
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
- 737-7H4
- Year
- 2004
- Serial number
- 32465
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Seats
- 143
- Engines
- 2
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Type certificate data sheet
- A16WE
- Mode S code
- A59F53
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- 2004 – nowSouthwest Airlines CoDallas, TX · current
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (2)
Incident
Aug 19, 2004 · Los Angeles, CAa loss of separation between Southwest flight 440 and Asiana flight 204 due to the LC2 relief controller's failure to appropriately monitor the operation and recognize a developing traffic conflict. Contributing factors included the FAA's position relief briefing procedures, the formatting of the DBRITE radar displays in the LAX tower, controller fatigue, and the tower supervisor's staffing…
- Injuries
- None
- Report
- LAX04IA302
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX04IA302)
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 (737-7H4) |
| 2002-20-07 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2002-20-07 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 12, 2002 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2001-11-11 | Boeing Model 737, 747, and 777 Series Airplanes | Jul 16, 2001 | Airframe (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4) |
| 2000-22-02 R1 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2000-22-02 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Nov 13, 2000 | Airframe (737-7H4) |
| 2000-15-16 | Boeing Model 737, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes | Sep 12, 2000 | Airframe (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4) |
| 99-22-16 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Dec 7, 1999 | Airframe (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4) |
| 97-05-10 | Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes | Mar 19, 1997 | Airframe (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4)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 (737-7H4) |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Service Difficulty Reports (250)
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.
- Equipment and furnishings · slide · low pressureMay 6, 2026
L1 DOOR SLIDE PRESSURE IN THE RED BAND. R & R L1 DOOR SLIDE IAW MT 725-61-06-FE
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · lamp · inoperativeFeb 6, 2026
FIRST OFFICER SIDE OVERWING EXIT SIDEWALL LIGHT INOPERATIVE. R & R RT OVERWING EXIT LIGHT LAMP IAW AMM 33-21-00, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Air conditioning and pressurization · unknown · odorNov 6, 2025
FA SMELLED SOME ELECTRICAL ODOR CENTER CABIN ROW 7. C/W FUMES IN THE CABIN, NO DEFECTS NOTED IAW FIM 21-00 TASK 806. ACFT OK FOR SERVICE.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Wings · access panel · damagedOct 10, 2025
ELONGATED HOLE IN ACCESS PANEL 661BB AT TRAILING EDGE AT RT WING. REPAIRED ACCESS PANEL 661BB AT TRAILING EDGE AT RT WING IAW SRM 51-70-04-2R-10 REPAIR 10.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · tail cone · delaminatedOct 8, 2025
DELAMINATED TAIL CONE RIGHT SIDE ON EXTERNAL SKIN. REPAIRED TAIL CONE RIGHT SIDE ON EXTERNAL SKIN IAW SRM 51-70-04-2R-1, REPAIR 1.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · angle · crackedOct 7, 2025
CRACKED ANGLE, TRAILING EDGE ORSS 271 LT WING. REPLACED THE ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02, AND DRAWING 115A2930, SHEET 7, REV -.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · support bracket · crackedOct 7, 2025
CRACKED SUPPORT BRACKET TRAILING EDGE ORSS 271 AT LT WING. REPLACED THE SUPPORT BRACKET IAW SRM 51-40-O2, & SRM 51-10-02, ITEM 9. MEASUREMENT OF CRACK IS 0.200".
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · plate · crackedOct 7, 2025
CRACKED CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE IRSS 215 AT LT WING. REPLACED THE CORRUGATED PLATE IAW SRM 51-10-02-0G-0, PARAGRAPH 9, DRAWING 115A2001, SHEET 30, REV A, & SRM 51-40-02-0G-0. MEASUREMENT OF CRACK: REMOVED: L: 0.519 INCH.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · plate · crackedOct 7, 2025
CRACK CORRUGATED PLATE TRAILING EDGE ORSS 261 AT RT WING. REPLACED CORRUGATED PLATE LOCATED ON TRAILING EDGE ORSS 261 AT RT WING IAW SRM 51-10-02-0G-O, PARAGRAPH 9; DRAWING 115A2001 SHEET 29, REV- AND SRM 51-40-02-0G-0. MEASUREMENT OF CRACK, REMOVED: L: 0.44F INCH.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · support angle · crackedOct 7, 2025
CRACK SUPPORT ANGLE, TRAILING EDGE ORSS 280 AT RT WING. EVALUATED SUPPORT ANGLE AND NOT FOUND ON ALLOWABLE DAMAGE ON SRM IAW SRM-57-51-02-1A-1 ALLOWABLE DAMAGE 1. REMOVED AND REPLACED ANGLE IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND DWG 115A6200 SHEET 10 REV - MEASUREMENT OF CRACK: 0.300".
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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Sources
- FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
- NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
- FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
- FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026