Southwest B738 at Reno on Nov 13th 2024, flaps problem

Last Update: November 15, 2024 / 15:56:24 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 13, 2024

Classification
Incident

Cause
Flaps problem

Airline
Southwest Airlines

Flight number
WN-4474

Departure
Oakland, United States

Destination
Reno, United States

Aircraft Registration
N8668A

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N8668A performing flight WN-4474 from Oakland,CA to Reno,NV (USA), was on approach to Reno's runway 17R whne the crew went around reporting they had a flaps issue. The aircraft diverted to Sacramento for a safe landing on runway 16R about 40 minutes after the go around.

The FAA reported: "Southwest Airlines Flight 4474 landed safely at Sacramento International Airport around 8 p.m. local time on Wednesday, Nov. 13, after the crew reported a possible flap issue. The Boeing 737-800 departed from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport for Reno-Tahoe International Airport. The FAA will investigate."
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 13, 2024

Classification
Incident

Cause
Flaps problem

Airline
Southwest Airlines

Flight number
WN-4474

Departure
Oakland, United States

Destination
Reno, United States

Aircraft Registration
N8668A

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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