Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, CO (ASE/KASE) → Houston-George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH/KIAH)
Flight / Schedule
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, CO (ASE/KASE) → Houston-George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH/KIAH)
Aircraft
Embraer ERJ-175LR (ERJ-170-200 LR)Registration
N110SY
MSN
17000405
Year of Manufacture
2014
Operator
United Express, opb SkyWest AirlinesDate
August 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Location
near Weatherford, TX -
Region
United States of America
Coordinates
32.7430°, -97.7580°
Narrative Report
On August 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM, Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, CO (ASE/KASE) → Houston-George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH/KIAH) experienced a crash involving Embraer ERJ-175LR (ERJ-170-200 LR), operated by United Express, opb SkyWest Airlines, with the event recorded near near Weatherford, TX -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was en route.
0 fatalities were recorded, 43 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
SkyWest flight 5971, an Embraer ERJ-175LR, N110SY, encountered turbulence while cruising at 39000 ft over Weatherford, Texas. The airplane descended to about 34650 ft before climbing back to 37450 ft. The airplane diverted to Austin and was met by medical personal at the gate. At least one injury was reported.
Aircraft reference details include registration N110SY, MSN 17000405, year of manufacture 2014.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 32.7430°, -97.7580°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
SkyWest flight 5971, an Embraer ERJ-175LR, N110SY, encountered turbulence while cruising at 39000 ft over Weatherford, Texas. The airplane descended to about 34650 ft before climbing back to 37450 ft. The airplane diverted to Austin and was met by medical personal at the gate. At least one injury was reported.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
43
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, CO (ASE/KASE) → Houston-George Bush Intercontinental Airport, TX (IAH/KIAH)
Operator
United Express, opb SkyWest AirlinesFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Region / Country
United States of America
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Embraer ERJ-175LR (ERJ-170-200 LR)Registration
N110SY
MSN
17000405
Year of Manufacture
2014
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