Pilot Debrief

DOUGLAS DC-8-62F near Yakota — 2011-09-10

Final reportANC11CA101
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Date
2011-09-10
Location
Yakota, JP
Aircraft
DOUGLAS DC-8-62F
Registration
N71CX
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The passenger's decision to ignore the fasten seatbelt sign, resulting in serious injury to the passenger during a turbulence encounter.

NTSB narrative

The transport-category airplane was in international airspace, cruising at flight level 270 in the vicinity of thunderstorms, when the captain reported that he illuminated the cabin fasten seatbelt sign and ordered the cabin crew to take their seats and remain seated. The airplane then entered an area of continuous moderate turbulence. Fifteen minutes into the turbulence encounter, a passenger who did not have her seatbelt fastened sustained serious injury when she struck the ceiling of the airplane and then the armrest of her seat and the floor. The captain declared a medical emergency and diverted to the nearest airport. The passenger was hospitalized in excess of 48 hours.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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