N23994
Flight / Schedule
N23994
Aircraft
Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerRegistration
N23994
MSN
68622/1231
Operator
United AirlinesDate
March 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Location
Pacific Ocean -
Region
Pacific Ocean
Narrative Report
On March 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM, N23994 experienced a crash involving Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operated by United Airlines, with the event recorded near Pacific Ocean -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was en route.
0 fatalities were recorded, 165 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 experienced turbulence en route, seriously injuring one cabin crew member. Occurred during either Papeete to San Francisco (UA114) or San Francisco to Papeete (UA115)
Aircraft reference details include registration N23994, MSN 68622/1231.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 experienced turbulence en route, seriously injuring one cabin crew member. Occurred during either Papeete to San Francisco (UA114) or San Francisco to Papeete (UA115)
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
165
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Operator
United AirlinesFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Region / Country
Pacific Ocean
Aircraft Details
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