Has N648SW been in an accident?

Yes. N648SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N648SW?

N648SW is a 1997 Boeing 737-3H4 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 27718.

N648SW — 1997 Boeing 737-3H4

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N648SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 27718
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-3H4
Year: 1997
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

LAX08IA065Feb 24, 2008Las Vegas, NVMinor
An inadvertent encounter with severe turbulence during descent and the failure of two passenger seat belt attach fittings. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to comply with the SAIB.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1997 Boeing 737-3H4).

Nov 7, 2024deregistered — Southwest Airlines Co

Frequently asked

Has N648SW been in an accident?: Yes. N648SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N648SW?: N648SW is a 1997 Boeing 737-3H4 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 27718.

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