Flight Tracker
N8685B
2016 BOEING 737-8H4
Fixed wing multi engine · Turbo-fan · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
DALLAS, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Jun 24, 2016
Airworthiness Date
May 2, 2016
Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Approved Operations
Transport

Airframe

Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
737-8H4
Year
2016
Serial Number
36723
Seats
143
Engines
2
Max Weight
20,000 lb and over
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
A16WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CFM INTL
Engine Model
CFM56-7B27E
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
27,300 lbf thrust

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
ABEF98
Mode S Code (Octal)
52767630

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.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
MCELROY AIRCRAFT SALVAGE SHELBYVILLE, IL Aug 9, 1977

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Jun 18, 2025 Accident Barlow Bend, AL
Injuries1 serious, 10 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsUnk
OperationFAR 121
Probable Cause

The airplane’s encounter with unanticipated turbulence during descent, resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.

NTSB DCA25LA241