Casualties unknown

1983-12-23: DE Havilland DHC 7-102 (N929HA) — Honolulu, HI

Honolulu, HI, US

On December 23, 1983, a DE Havilland DHC 7-102 (registration N929HA) was involved in an aviation accident near Honolulu, HI. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A DHC-7 (N929HA) encountered moderate turbulence on a five-mile final approach to Runway 26R, injuring two cabin attendants. An ATC specialist issued a wake turbulence caution seven seconds after a DC-10 requested an S-turn to lose altitude for Runway 26L. FAA separation requirements were met.

Incident Overview

On an unspecified date, a de Havilland Canada DHC-7, registration N929HA, was on a five-mile final approach to Runway 26R when it encountered moderate turbulence. The turbulence resulted in injuries to two cabin attendants.

Sequence of Events

At 1506:02 hours HST, a Western Airlines DC-10 requested an S-turn to lose altitude in order to land on Runway 26L. Seven seconds later, the same air traffic control specialist issued a wake turbulence caution to N929HA.

Separation Compliance

According to a review of the report by an ATC specialist from the Bureau of Technology, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Washington, DC, all FAA ATC separation requirements were met during the incident.

Additional Information

The aircraft was on approach, and the turbulence was characterized as moderate. No further details were provided regarding the extent of injuries or the condition of the aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X45342. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.