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December 1, 1991 · Boeing 737-200 · N73SW
Lubbock, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (107 uninjured)
Location
Lubbock, TX
Aircraft
Boeing 737-200
Tail Number
N73SW
Operator
Southwest Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW92LA033
THE FLIGHT WAS ESTABLISHED ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING AT 190 KNOTS AND APPROXIMATELY 4700 FEET MSL ON A DARK NIGHT, WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED A FLOCK OF CANADIAN GEESE. ONE GOOSE PENETRATED THE PRESSURE BULKHEAD THROUGH THE RADOME. ANOTHER SPLATTERED DEBRIS OVER THE CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD, AND OTHERS DAMAGED FAIRINGS, WING ROOTS, AND KRUEGER FLAPS. THE FLIGHT CREW DID NOT SEE THE GEESE BEFORE IMPACT. THE FIRST OFFICER TOOK OVER THE CONTROLS FROM THE CAPTAIN AND LANDED THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH GEESE. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT.
Full Narrative
THE FLIGHT WAS ESTABLISHED ON FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING AT 190 KNOTS AND APPROXIMATELY 4700 FEET MSL ON A DARK NIGHT, WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED A FLOCK OF CANADIAN GEESE. ONE GOOSE PENETRATED THE PRESSURE BULKHEAD THROUGH THE RADOME. ANOTHER SPLATTERED DEBRIS OVER THE CAPTAIN'S WINDSHIELD, AND OTHERS DAMAGED FAIRINGS, WING ROOTS, AND KRUEGER FLAPS. THE FLIGHT CREW DID NOT SEE THE GEESE BEFORE IMPACT. THE FIRST OFFICER TOOK OVER THE CONTROLS FROM THE CAPTAIN AND LANDED THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 CST
Nearest AirportLUBBOCK (7nm W)
Runway8
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-200
Tail NumberN73SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthwest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-9(A) · Turbofan · 14500
Seats130
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (107 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured107
Total107
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind40° @ 15 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingOvercast 4000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 21 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time00:51
Weather SourceWFAC