Embraer EMB120
40 nm vicinity south of Lake Jackson, TX — September 20, 2018
Event Information
| Date | September 20, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA18CA303 |
| Event ID | 20181015X10844 |
| Location | 40 nm vicinity south of Lake Jackson, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.03444, -95.44639 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Embraer |
| Model | EMB120 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
an encounter with severe turbulence, which caused the improperly secured cargo to shift and damage the airplane floor structure.
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.