Boeing 737 accident near Bremen, Outside the U.S., December 26, 2022
On December 26, 2022 at about 10:00 am local time, a Boeing 737, registered EIHEY, was involved in an accident during standing near Bremen, Outside the U.S. (Bremen Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was seriously injured; 176 others were unhurt.
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
- December 26, 2022 · about 10:00 am local time
- Place
- Bremen, Germany · Bremen Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 176 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 8200 · all 737s on the register
- Registration
- EIHEY · no longer on the register · serial 62307
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Miscellaneous/other during standing defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
The flight
- Departed from: EGSS London OF
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 6 | |||
| Passengers | 1 | 170 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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