Mcdonnell Douglas MD88
Charlotte, NC, July 23, 2018
Event Information
| Date | July 23, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Charlotte, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.21444, -80.94722 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | DCA18CA251 |
| Event ID | 20180725X32722 |
Aircraft
| Make | Mcdonnell Douglas |
| Model | MD88 |
| Registration # | N918DE |
| Operator | Delta Air Lines |
| Owner | Delta Air Lines Inc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 144 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent encounter with convective turbulence.
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.