AIRBUS A320-232 near North Fayston, VT — 2011-02-19

Probable cause

The airplane's inadvertent encounter with turbulence during the approach, which resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.

NTSB narrative

According to the captain, while on approach at an altitude of approximately 6,000 feet mean sea level, the airplane experienced an encounter with severe turbulence. Two flight attendants struck the aft galley floor and rear passenger door. One flight attendant sustained bruising and the other flight attendant sustained multiple fractured ribs. The airplane continued its approach and landed normally. There was no damage to the airplane.

NTSB coding

• Turbulence encounter · Approach-IFR initial approach

Evidence available

• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Certification of Party Representativeother

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