BOEING 737-924ER
Plevna, KS — October 24, 2015
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA16CA010 |
| Event ID | 20151026X81321 |
| Location | Plevna, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.00861, -98.38556 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 737-924ER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 183 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
Full Narrative
According to flight crew statements, possible moderate turbulence was forecasted for portions of the route of flight and they briefed the flight attendants (FA) of the possible turbulence. During the first portion of the flight, several areas of turbulence were encountered. The seatbelt sign was turned on during this time and the captain told the FAs to suspend service and remain seated. The flight crew requested and was cleared to a lower altitude and the turbulence subsided. After the flight was in smooth air for several minutes, the captain advised the FAs they could leave their seats but not use the carts. About five minutes later the flight again encountered moderate to severe turbulence. The captain called the cabin and discovered two FAs in the aft galley had sustained injuries during the encounter but could continue their duties to the destination. After arrival, the FAs were transported to the hospital where one was diagnosed with a tibia plateau fracture.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.