Pilot Debrief

BOEING 767-2B7 near New York, NY — 2011-10-20

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Date
2011-10-20
Location
New York, NY, USA
Aircraft
BOEING 767-2B7
Registration
N253AY
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The passenger's lack of compliance with the illuminated seatbelt sign, which resulted in her injury during a turbulence encounter.

NTSB narrative

According to the flight crew and a flight attendant, about 15 minutes after departure, the airplane was climbing through flight level 220. Although the captain had allowed the use of approved portable electronic devices (PED) as the airplane climbed above 10,000 feet, the fasten seatbelt sign remained illuminated. When the PED allowance was announced, a couple of passengers began to move about the cabin, including one that went to the lavatory. As the passenger was exiting the lavatory and returning to her seat, the airplane encountered unforecast moderate turbulence. The passenger fell down in the aisle and suffered a fractured ankle.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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