BOEING 777-222
Over the, AO, August 18, 2023
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Over the, AO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.00000, -60.00000 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | DCA23LA421 |
| Event ID | 20230823192927 |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 777-222 |
| Registration # | N209UA |
| Operator | UNITED AIRLINES INC |
| Owner | UNITED AIRLINES INC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 8 |
| None | 247 |
| Total Injured | 9 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.
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.