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March 28, 2019 · Boeing 737 7H4 · N249WN
Nashville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 28, 2019
Location
Nashville, TN
Aircraft
Boeing 737 7H4 (2006)
Tail Number
N249WN
Operator
Southwest Airlines
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DCA19CA130
On March 27, 2019 at 7:25pm central daylight time (EDT), a Boeing 737-700, N249WN, operated by Southwest Airlines as flight 975 struck a bird with the left horizontal stabilizer while descending through 2,500 feet on approach to the Berry-Nashville International Airport (KBNA), Nashville, Tennessee. The airplane landed at KBNA with no further incident. There were no injuries and the airplane was substantial damaged. The regularly scheduled passenger flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121 from the Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to KBNA. Damage to the airplane included a 12 inch crack in the forward spar, requiring replacement of the horizontal stabilizer. Bird residue was sent to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History laboratory, and identified as a Great Blue Heron.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
On March 27, 2019 at 7:25pm central daylight time (EDT), a Boeing 737-700, N249WN, operated by Southwest Airlines as flight 975 struck a bird with the left horizontal stabilizer while descending through 2,500 feet on approach to the Berry-Nashville International Airport (KBNA), Nashville, Tennessee. The airplane landed at KBNA with no further incident. There were no injuries and the airplane was substantial damaged. The regularly scheduled passenger flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121 from the Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to KBNA. Damage to the airplane included a 12 inch crack in the forward spar, requiring replacement of the horizontal stabilizer. Bird residue was sent to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History laboratory, and identified as a Great Blue Heron.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:25 CDT
Nearest AirportNashville International Airpor (10nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 7H4
Tail NumberN249WN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSouthwest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm Intl · CFM56-7B24 · Turbofan · 10142 | Cfm Intl · CFM56-7B24 · Turbofan · 10142
Seats151
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 33 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.25 inHg
Observation Time23:53