Boeing 737 accident near Catania, Outside the U.S., June 30, 2026
On June 30, 2026 at about 8:00 am local time, a Boeing 737, registered GDRTR, was involved in an accident during enroute (descent) near Catania, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- June 30, 2026 · about 8:00 am local time
- Place
- Catania, Italy · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Boeing 737 86N · all 737s on the register
- Registration
- GDRTR · no longer on the register · serial 35209
- 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
- Turbulence encounter during enroute (descent) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 174,200 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: Jet2.Com Ltd
The flight
- Departed from: EGCC Manchester OF
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 080° at 6 knots
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 88°F (31°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 9:50 am from LICC
Weather report (METAR): METAR LICC 300750Z 08006KT 030V140 CAVOK 31/24 Q1016=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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