Flight Tracker
N8956Q
2025 BOEING 737-8
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
Jun 9, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Jun 5, 2025
Expires
Jun 30, 2032
Approved Operations
Transport

Airframe

Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
737-8
Year
2025
Serial Number
68894
Seats
175
Engines
2
Max Weight
20,000 lb and over
Cruise Speed
-
Type Certificate
A16WE

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CFM INTL
Engine Model
LEAP-1B28 SER
Type
Turbo-fan
Power
29,317 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)
AC5B20
Mode S Code (Octal)
53055440

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: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
IMREX CO INC KEW GARDENS, NY Mar 21, 1973
SALE REPORTED THE OAKS May 10, 2010

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 14, 2004 Accident Substantial Las Vegas, NM
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that consisted of a quarterly tailwind and a crosswind in excess of the maximum demonstrated crosswind component, and his failure to maintain directional control.

NTSB DEN04CA062