Gulfstream G IV
Van Nuys, CA — January 2, 2020
Event Information
| Date | January 2, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA069 |
| Event ID | 20200121X21657 |
| Location | Van Nuys, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.20972, -118.49000 |
| Airport | Van Nuys Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Gulfstream |
| Model | G IV |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 13 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with turbulence during descent, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
Full Narrative
According to the flight crew, during the descent for landing, the flight was approaching about 16,000 ft, when air traffic control informed them of reports of moderate to severe turbulence. The flight crew immediately attempted to contact the flight attendant, to inform her to take her seat, but were unsuccessful. As the airplane descended through about 12,000 ft, the airplane entered moderate turbulence. After the encounter, the captain asked the first officer to check on the flight attendant and passengers. The first officer subsequently informed the captain that the flight attendant had fallen and was injured, after which he assisted and secured her into a seat.
The airplane was not damaged. The flight attendant sustained a serious injury during the event.
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.