AIRBUS A319-132
New Orleans, LA, February 16, 2023
Event Information
| Date | February 16, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.99333, -90.25806 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | DCA23LA175 |
| Event ID | 20230217106744 |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS |
| Model | A319-132 |
| Registration # | N505NK |
| Operator | SPIRIT AIRLINES INC |
| Owner | SPIRIT AIRLINES INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 154 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The flight’s 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.