Has N670SW been in an accident?

Yes. N670SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N670SW?

N670SW is a 1988 Boeing 737-3G7 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 23784.

N670SW — 1988 Boeing 737-3G7

Deregistered

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

N670SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 23784
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-3G7
Year: 1988
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ENG09IA014Sep 8, 2009Los Angeles, CANo injuries
The failure of the right main landing gear inboard axle due to fatigue cracking as a result of fretting damage in one of the brake mounting bolt holes.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1988 Boeing 737-3G7).

Jan 8, 2022deregistered — Southwest Airlines Co

Frequently asked

Has N670SW been in an accident?: Yes. N670SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N670SW?: N670SW is a 1988 Boeing 737-3G7 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 23784.

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