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Boeing 737-500 (737-55D)

B737-27419Written off

RegistrationLY5A-WAD

BUOperatorBuraq Air Transport

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Boeing 737-500 (737-55D) in Renton.

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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing

Engines2×

PropulsionJet

Built inRenton, Washington (EE. UU.)

Country of registrationLibia

OwnerBuraq Air Transport

MSN27419

VerificationPending check against the official civil register

The model · Boeing 737

Figures for the 737-800 variant, the most representative of the family

Length39.5 m129 ft

Wingspan35.8 m117 ft

Height12.6 m41 ft

Range5,436 km2,935 NMWith a typical passenger load

Cruise speed834 km/h450 ktMach 0.79

Service ceiling12,500 m41,011 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)

Maximum take-off weight79,016 kg174,200 lb

Maximum payload37,603 kg82,900 lbIts 162 passengers with baggage would weigh about 16.2 t; the rest is fuel and cargo

Typical capacity162 passengersUp to 189 in a high-density layout

Endurance6 h 31 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1967 (59 years ago) · About 10,200 units built · Production ended in 2019

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Aircraft chronology

Jul 15, 2014

Accident at Trípoli (TIP) International Airport

On July 15, 2014, the Boeing 737-55D aircraft (registration 5A-WAD), operated by Buraq Air, was involved in an accident at Trípoli (TIP) International Airport (Libya) due to damage on the ground during fighting at the airport. Source: Buraq Air.

Source: Buraq Air

In memoriam

This aircraft suffered a serious accident or hull loss. Out of respect for what happened and for the people who may have been affected, this record does not enable the register of memories.

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BibTeX

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  urldate      = {2026-10-20},
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