Pilot Debrief

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD88 near Miami, FL — 2011-06-22

Final reportERA11CA367
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Date
2011-06-22
Location
Miami, FL, USA
Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD88
Registration
N884DA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The in-flight encounter with convective turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.

NTSB narrative

According to the captain, the flight was descending when he notified the cabin crew to take their seats because of anticipated turbulence. Soon after, while descending through 15,000 feet, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence for several seconds. According to the cabin crew, they were providing beverage services when they were notified, and began to secure the cabin when the airplane encountered the turbulence. One of the flight attendants sustained a serious injury, while the others were not injured. The airplane was not damaged and the flight landed uneventfully at the destination airport.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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