Has N740SW been in an accident?

Yes. N740SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N740SW?

N740SW is a 1998 Boeing 737-7H4 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 29276.

N740SW — 1998 Boeing 737-7H4

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N740SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 29276
Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 737-7H4
Year: 1998
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cfm Intl. Cfm56 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

DCA18CA074Nov 19, 2017Los Angeles, CASerious
The provisioning agent's lack of situational awareness while stepping from the airplane to the provisioning van. Contributing to the accident was the provisioning vans failed switch.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1998 Boeing 737-7H4).

Apr 2, 2020deregistered — Southwest Airlines Co

Frequently asked

Has N740SW been in an accident?: Yes. N740SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N740SW?: N740SW is a 1998 Boeing 737-7H4 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 29276.

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