Pilot Debrief

BOMBARDIER INC BD-100-1A10 near Atlantic Ocean, OF — 2021-11-21

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Date
2021-11-21
Location
Atlantic Ocean, OF, TC
Aircraft
BOMBARDIER INC BD-100-1A10
Registration
N743QS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s encounter with moderate clear air turbulence which resulted in a serious injury to one unrestrained passenger.

NTSB narrative

According to the flight crew, while in cruise flight at flight level 400, the airplane experienced unexpected light clear air turbulence. The crew turned on the seat belt sign. The flight then encountered moderate turbulence as one of the passengers was returning to their seat from the lavatory. The passenger was seriously injured after falling and breaking some ribs.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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