Final
1 serious, 10 minor
Jun 18, 2025
N8685B crash at Barlow Bend, AL
Boeing 737-8H4 — Turbulence encounter at Barlow Bend, AL
DateJun 18, 2025
Tail numberN8685B
AircraftBoeing 737-8H4 · Boeing 737 · B738
LocationBarlow Bend, AL
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 121
Injuries1 serious, 10 minor
NTSB caseDCA25LA241
Probable cause
The airplane’s encounter with unanticipated turbulence during descent, resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
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