MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MD88
Miami, FL, June 22, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 22, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Miami, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 25.79528, -80.28722 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA367 |
| Event ID | 20110628X11855 |
Aircraft
| Make | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS |
| Model | MD88 |
| Registration # | N884DA |
| Operator | Dynamic Airways, LLC |
| Owner | Dynamic Jet Lease |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 126 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The in-flight encounter with convective turbulence, resulting in an injury to a cabin attendant.
Full Narrative
According to the captain, the air carrier flight was descending when he notified the cabin crew to take their seats because of anticipated turbulence. Soon after, while descending through 15,000 feet, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence for several seconds. According to the cabin crew, they were providing beverage services when they were notified, and began to secure the cabin when the airplane encountered the turbulence. One of the flight attendants sustained a serious injury, while the others were not injured. The airplane was not damaged and the flight landed uneventfully at the destination airport.
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.