Boeing 737-9 N738AL and Boeing Co 777-FS2 N853FD incident near Newark, New Jersey

Mar 18, 2026 · NTSB number OPS26LA027 · Preliminary report

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Event

Date
Mar 18, 2026
Type
Incident
Place
Newark, New Jersey
Nearest airport
Newark Liberty Intl (EWR)
Highest injury
None
Weather
Visual (VMC)
Light
Night

Boeing 737-9

N-number
N738AL
Category
Airplane
Year built
2025
Operating rule
Part 121 (airline)
Purpose of flight
UNK

Boeing Co 777-FS2

N-number
N853FD
Category
Airplane
Year built
2009
Operating rule
Part 121 (airline)
Purpose of flight
UNK

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