Chicago-Midway Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW) → Boston-Logan International Airport, MA (BOS/KBOS)
Flight / Schedule
Chicago-Midway Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW) → Boston-Logan International Airport, MA (BOS/KBOS)
Aircraft
Boeing 737 MAX 8Registration
N8787K
MSN
67778/8389
Year of Manufacture
2022
Operator
Southwest AirlinesDate
April 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
None
Crash Location
East Providence, RI -
Region
United States of America
Coordinates
41.7400°, -71.3674°
Narrative Report
On April 15, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Chicago-Midway Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW) → Boston-Logan International Airport, MA (BOS/KBOS) experienced a crash involving Boeing 737 MAX 8, operated by Southwest Airlines, with the event recorded near East Providence, RI -.
The flight was categorized as passenger - scheduled and the reported phase was en route at a none crash site.
0 fatalities were recorded, 126 survivors were identified or estimated.
other fatalities: 0.
Southwest Airlines flight WN2392, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, encountered turbulence during descent. One cabin crew member sustained a serious injury, and another cabin crew member had minor injuries.
Aircraft reference details include registration N8787K, MSN 67778/8389, year of manufacture 2022.
Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 41.7400°, -71.3674°.
Fatalities
Total
0
Crew
0
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Southwest Airlines flight WN2392, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, encountered turbulence during descent. One cabin crew member sustained a serious injury, and another cabin crew member had minor injuries.
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
—
Passengers On Board
—
Estimated Survivors
126
Fatality Rate
—
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Chicago-Midway Airport, IL (MDW/KMDW) → Boston-Logan International Airport, MA (BOS/KBOS)
Operator
Southwest AirlinesFlight Type
Passenger - Scheduled
Flight Phase
En route
Crash Site
None
Region / Country
United States of America
Aircraft Details
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