Boeing 737 accident near Bari, It, March 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026 at about 7:40 am local time, a Boeing 737, registered N9HQEC, was involved in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Bari. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries; 178 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
- March 26, 2026 · about 7:40 am local time
- Place
- Bari, Italy · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured and 1 person had minor injuries; 178 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 8AS · all 737s on the register
- Registration
- N9HQEC · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Turbulence encounter during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 172,500 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
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 | 1 | 1 | 172 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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