On August 29, 1985, a Boeing 727-225 (registration N8832E) was involved in an aviation accident near Charleston, SC. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft encountered turbulence while cruising at 33,000 feet, causing a sudden drop of approximately 200 feet before the crew regained control. Several passengers and flight attendants reported injuries, though no medical documentation was received.
What happened
The flight was proceeding at a level altitude of 33,000 feet when the aircraft encountered turbulence. This disturbance caused the aircraft to move an estimated 200 feet downward before rising again. The crew was unable to immediately regain altitude control during this event.
Following the incident, two flight attendants and several passengers reported injuries. However, no documentation regarding these injuries has been received by authorities. The aircraft was subsequently inspected and released for operation.
