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December 13, 2014 · Boeing 737 76N · N7710A
Baltimore, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 13, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (145 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Aircraft
Boeing 737 76N (2005)
Tail Number
N7710A
Operator
Southwest Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA15CA037
On December 12, 2014, about 2030 eastern standard time, Southwest Airlines flight 3118, a Boeing 737-76N, registration N7710A, encountered multiple bird strikes while on approach to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Maryland. None of the passengers or crew members were injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121 as a domestic passenger flight and originated from San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio, Texas. The captain stated that while descending through about 2,500 feet on approach to land the airplane struck multiple birds. Inspection of the airplane after landing reveled substantial damage to the 178 forward pressure bulkhead and left wing fixed leading edge main rib.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Contributed to outcome - C
Full Narrative
On December 12, 2014, about 2030 eastern standard time, Southwest Airlines flight 3118, a Boeing 737-76N, registration N7710A, encountered multiple bird strikes while on approach to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Baltimore, Maryland. None of the passengers or crew members were injured and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121 as a domestic passenger flight and originated from San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio, Texas. The captain stated that while descending through about 2,500 feet on approach to land the airplane struck multiple birds. Inspection of the airplane after landing reveled substantial damage to the 178 forward pressure bulkhead and left wing fixed leading edge main rib.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 EST
Nearest AirportBaltimore Washington Internati (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 76N
Tail NumberN7710A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthwest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm · CFM56-7B · Turbofan · 22000 | Cfm · CFM56-7B · Turbofan · 22000
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (145 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured145
Total145
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 41 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind290° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time00:54
Weather SourceWFAC