Flight Tracker
N494WN
2004 BOEING 737-7H4
Fixed wing multi engine · Turbo-fan · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
DALLAS, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jan 12, 2005
Airworthiness Date
Dec 12, 2004
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Transport

Airframe

Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
737-7H4
Year
2004
Serial Number
33868
Seats
143
Engines
2
Max Weight
20,000 lb and over
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
A16WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CFM INTL.
Engine Model
CFM56 SERIES
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
2,200 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A620F5
Mode S Code (Octal)
51420365

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jul 8, 2005 Accident Substantial Chicago, IL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause

The pushback tow driver not maintaining visual lookout for the wing walker's visual signal, and the driver not maintaining clearance from the vehicle during the pushback for taxi. Factors to the accident were the standing vehicle behind the airplane, the inadequate group/crew coordination for the pushback, and the lack of guidance in the company's manuals to stop the tow when visual lookout is not maintained.

NTSB CHI05LA179