Flight Tracker
N8985Q
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
Dec 15, 2025
Airworthiness Date
Dec 12, 2025
Expires
Dec 31, 2032
Approved Operations
Transport

Airframe

Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
737-8
Year
2025
Serial Number
42676
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)
AC6622
Mode S Code (Octal)
53063042

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
LINDEMAN INC DBA HONDO, TX Sep 20, 2004

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 21, 1997 Accident Substantial DILLEY, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 137
Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering over high transmission line(s), which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain. The unfavorable weather condition (with turbulence) and the obstruction (high transmission line) were related factors.

NTSB FTW97LA137