Pilot Debrief

SAAB-SCANIA SAAB 340B near Bradley, IL — 2010-04-06

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Date
2010-04-06
Location
Bradley, IL, USA
Aircraft
SAAB-SCANIA SAAB 340B
Registration
N437XJ
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Cruise

Probable cause

The flightcrew's encounter with convectively induced turbulence associated with a convective cloud during the flight.

NTSB narrative

The airplane entered a cumulus or convective cloud system and encountered moderate to severe turbulence as it approached its destination. The single flight attendant in the cabin hit her head on the cabin roof and then fell, fracturing her tail bone. The flight attendant was able to complete her duties and sought medical assistance after landing.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Environmental
First missed decision gate
Flight crew could have avoided entering clouds to prevent turbulence encounter.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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