Has N379SW been in an accident?

Yes. N379SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N379SW?

N379SW is a 1994 Boeing 737-3H4 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 26586.

N379SW — 1994 Boeing 737-3H4

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N379SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 26586
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-3H4
Year: 1994
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DCA12IA113Jul 27, 2012El Paso, TXNo injuries
the rupture of the nose landing gear hydraulic line that resulted from abrasions due to contact with the nose landing gear tire. Contributing to the incident was the incorrect installation of union and restrictor on the actuator.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1994 Boeing 737-3H4).

Jul 10, 2020deregistered — Southwest Airlines Co

Frequently asked

Has N379SW been in an accident?: Yes. N379SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N379SW?: N379SW is a 1994 Boeing 737-3H4 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 26586.

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