Boeing 737 - 800 accident near Faro, Pt, October 24, 2011
On October 24, 2011, a Boeing 737 - 800, registered EIDPA, was substantially damaged in an accident during takeoff near Faro. No one was hurt; 151 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- October 24, 2011
- Place
- Faro, Portugal
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 151 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 - 800 800 · all 737 - 800s on the register
- Registration
- EIDPA · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
TheAir AccidentInvestigation Unit (AAIU) ofIrelandhas notified the NTSB of an accidentinvolving a B737-8AS that occurred on October 20, 2011. The NTSBhas appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the AAIU investigationunder the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the airplane. All investigative information will be released by the AAIU.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Flight control sys malf/fail during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabi | 4 | |||
| Flight crew | 2 | |||
| Passengers | 145 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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