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Southwest 737 Emergency Landing Leads to $140 M Settlement

7/21/2026

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Southwest Flight WN4761 declared an emergency after a suspected fuel leak was detected at 37,000 feet and landed safely on Runway 15 in Charleston.
The Boeing 737-800 carried 137 passengers and crew with no injuries reported.
Southwest agreed to a $140 million settlement that provides each passenger a $75 voucher valid through April 2027.
The FAA’s March 2023 airworthiness directive on 737 NG fuel-line shrouds may apply to the inspected jet.

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Southwest Flight WN4761 declared an emergency after a suspected fuel leak was detected at 37,000 feet and landed safely on Runway 15 in Charleston.
The Boeing 737-800 carried 137 passengers and crew with no injuries reported.
Southwest agreed to a $140 million settlement that provides each passenger a $75 voucher valid through April 2027.
The FAA’s March 2023 airworthiness directive on 737 NG fuel-line shrouds may apply to the inspected jet.