Has N551WN been in an accident?

Yes. N551WN appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N551WN?

N551WN is a 2001 Boeing 737-76Q (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30280.

N551WN — 2001 Boeing 737-76Q

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N551WN appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 30280
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-76Q
Year: 2001
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cfm Intl Cfm56-7b22
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ENG08IA042Oct 1, 2008Chicago, ILNo injuries
The right nose landing gear axle's failure from intergranular and fatigue cracking due to an earlier bearing failure.
NYC08CA115Feb 23, 2008Valdosta, GASerious
An unexpected encounter with turbulence, while on approach for landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2001 Boeing 737-76Q).

May 23, 2025deregistered — Umb Bank Na Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N551WN been in an accident?: Yes. N551WN appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N551WN?: N551WN is a 2001 Boeing 737-76Q (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 30280.

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