Southwest B738 at Denver on Nov 21st 2024, cabin did not pressurize

Last Update: November 24, 2024 / 18:46:35 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 21, 2024

Classification
Incident

Flight number
WN-4277

Aircraft Registration
N8551Q

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N8551Q performing flight WN-4277 from Denver,CO to Oakland,CA (USA), was climbing out of Denver's runway 25 when the crew stopped the climb at about 12,000 feet and decided to return to Denver reporting the cabin did not properly pressurize. The aircraft positioned for a safe landing on runway 16R about 35 minutes after departure.

The airline reported the cabin failed to fully pressurize.

The aircraft returned to service about 9 hours after landing.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N8551Q
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
737-800
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
B738
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model
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Engine Type
Pounds of Thrust
Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 21, 2024

Classification
Incident

Flight number
WN-4277

Aircraft Registration
N8551Q

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-800

ICAO Type Designator
B738

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