Boeing 737-800 (737-8V3) · HP-1539CMP · Copa Airlines

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Boeing 737-800 (737-8V3)

B737-29667Active
RegistrationPAHP-1539CMP
Aircraft existence documentedby a freely licensed photographWhat does this badge mean?A freely licensed photograph by Pete Webber shows this registration on a 737-8V3(WL).It documents that the aircraft existed with that identity, but it is not a check against the official register: the photo does not show the serial number.How we verify
OperatorCopa Airlines
2operators
1incidents
1accidents
0logbook years
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Boeing 737-800 (737-8V3) built in 2010 in Renton. Operates for Copa Airlines.

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Mature · 16 years · ≈ 52,800 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerBoeing
Engines2× 2 x CFMI CFM56-7B26
PropulsionTurbofan
Seats160 (C16 · Y144)
Built inRenton, Washington (EE. UU.)
OwnerCOPA Airlines
MSN29667
VerificationExistence documented by a freely licensed photograph by Pete Webber showing this registration on a 737-8V3(WL)

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

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

Seating layout

16Business
144Economy

160 seats in total

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Aircraft chronology

2010
Built
Assembled by Boeing in Renton, Washington (USA).
Jan 7, 2010
Delivered to The Boeing Company
Delivered to The Boeing Company as N1786B.
Mar 19, 2010
Transferred to Copa Airlines
Transferred to Copa Airlines.
Mar 19, 2010
Transferred to COPA Airlines
Transferred to COPA Airlines.
Sep 25, 2022
Accident at Ciudad de Panamá
On September 25, 2022, the Boeing 737-8V3(WL) aircraft (registration HP-1539CMP), operated by Copa Airlines, was involved in an accident at Ciudad de Panamá. Source: Copa Airlines.
Source: Copa Airlines
Nov 10, 2025
Incident
On November 10, 2025, the Boeing 737-8V3(WL) aircraft (registration HP-1539CMP), operated by Copa Airlines, was involved in an incident. Source: Copa Airlines.
Source: Copa Airlines

Operators

2010-01-07
Registration N1786B
2010-03-19
Registration HP-1539CMP · Lessor: Aviation Capital Group
2010-03-19
Registration HP-1539CMP · Lessor: ACG

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BibTeX

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