Accident
Sep 6, 2011 · Cape Coral, FLAn encounter with convective turbulence during the descent.
- Injuries
- Serious
- Report
- DCA11CA116
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for DCA11CA116)
N936WN2009 Boeing 737-7H4
Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026
Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (Sep 2011)21 ADs may apply160 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 4, 2009
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2027
- Airworthiness
- Standard · Transport
- Airworthiness date
- May 19, 2009
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
- 2009
- Serial number
- 36643
- 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
- ACFDF4
Engine
- Make and model
- Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b24/3
- Type
- Turbo-fan
- Power
- 22,800 lb thrust
Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.
Ownership history
Ownership history from FAA records- 2009 – 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 (1)
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 (160)
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.
- Lights · battery pack · inoperativeSep 26, 2026
FWD GALLEY AND LT, FWD EXTERIOR EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. FWD GALLEY AND LT FWD EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE BATTERY PACK AT FWD ENTRY DOOR IAW AMM 33-51-06. OPS CHKD OK.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · floor panel · crackedAug 13, 2026
FWD CARGO FLOOR PANEL CRACKED. R & R FWD CARGO FLOOR PANEL 120BF IAW AMM 25-52-10.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Landing gear · brake · overtempJun 15, 2026
FLIGHT FROM COS TO DEN. LONG TAXI IN COS. RIGHT MAIN BRAKE ASSEMBLY SMOKED FOR 25 MIN AFTER PARKING. NO SMOKE ON LEFT MAIN BRAKES. ON LANDING AUTO BRAKE 3 SEL UP TOP. PERFORMED GVI OF MAIN WHEEL AND BRAKE, NO LEAKS OBSERVED. RT BRAKES AT 440* AND L/H BRAKES AT 330*. ACFT REQUIRES 62 MINUTE WAIT…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Doors · handle · no discrepancyMar 16, 2026
FWD SERVICE DOOR HANDLE APPEARS TO BE LOOSE. PERFORMED GVI OF FWD SERVICE DOOR HANDLE PER AMM 52-41-00. NO DEFECTS NOTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · strap · brokenOct 6, 2025
AFTER CABIN EMERGENCY STRAP BROKEN. REPLACED STRAP NON AFT FLASHLIGHT IAW AMM 25-64-00.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · guard · stuckAug 18, 2025
EMERGENCY LIGHT COVER STUCK IN ARM POSITION. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT SWITCH GUARD IAW SIP.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Doors · skin · crackedJun 13, 2025
L1 DOOR LOWER HINGE CUTOUT CRACKED LOWER EDGE 2 INCHES FROM THE FORWARD EDGE OF DOOR SKIN 141A6150-3M : IN DAL 1 AVAILABLE. CLEANED AND STRIPPED PAINT ON L1 DOOR HINGE CUTOUT AREA FOR REPAIR PER SOPM 20-44-04. DAMAGE REPAIRED PER EA 25-152-01580. VERIFIED THAT DAMAGE REPAIRED PER EA 25-152-01580.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Lights · laminated hinge · inoperativeMar 9, 2025
INOP EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LT AND RT BEHIND AFT WING TO BODY FAIRING 2025-152000<[01] REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT LAMP LT AND RT BEHIND AFT WING TO BODY FAIRING I.A.W B737-700 AMM 33-51-04-960-801. TEST IS OK. SEE INDIVIDUAL SIGNOFF STEP BELOW;[02] TASK COMPLETED
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Stabilizers · seal · debondedMar 4, 2025
DETERIORATED SEAL ACCESS PANEL 343AB (PLASTIC SEAL IS DEBONDED) AT RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (1 EA) 2025-151987<[01] REPAIRED PLASTIC SEAL ON ACCESS PANEL 343AB AT RT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (1 EA) IAW B737-700 SOPM 20-50-12;[02] COMPLETED
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Nacelles and pylons · web · crackedFeb 24, 2025
CRACK WEB OUTBOARD FAN COWL ON ENGINE 2 2025-151970<[01] REPLACED WEB OUTBOARD FAN COWL ON ENGINE 2 IAW B737-700 SRM 51-40-02;[02] CERTIFIED WORK PERFORMED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 160 reports.
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