On September 21, 1988, a Boeing 747-100 (registration N9674) was involved in an aviation accident near Georgetown, GY. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: INCIDENT THAT LED TO THE DEATH OF THE PASSENGER IN ROW #6 WAS APPARENTLY NOT RELATED TO TURBULENCE, BECAUSE THE PASSENGER DIED OF CHOKING TWO HOURS AFTER THE TURBULENCE ENCOUNTER. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Passengers on Pan Am Flight 201 sustained injuries during severe turbulence at flight level 370 near Georgetown, Guyana. The captain had activated the seat belt sign and announced its illumination prior to the event.
What happened
At approximately 0400 hours Eastern Daylight Time, Pan Am Flight 201, operating a route from New York to Rio de Janeiro, encountered significant turbulence while cruising at flight level 370. The disturbance occurred in the vicinity of Georgetown, Guyana.
The fasten seat belt sign was illuminated at the time of the incident. Prior to the onset of the turbulence, the captain had announced over the public address system that the seat belt sign was on. Despite these precautions, several passengers seated in row 50 sustained injuries during the event.
The investigation
No specific mechanical examination or technical analysis is detailed in the provided source material regarding this incident.
What happened in the 21 Sept 1988 Boeing 747-100 accident near Georgetown, GY?
Passengers on Pan Am Flight 201 sustained injuries during severe turbulence at flight level 370 near Georgetown, Guyana. The captain had activated the seat belt sign and announced its illumination prior to the event.
Were there any fatalities in the 21 Sept 1988 Boeing 747-100 accident?
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Sept 1988 involved a Boeing 747-100, registration N9674, at Georgetown, GY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
INCIDENT THAT LED TO THE DEATH OF THE PASSENGER IN ROW #6 WAS APPARENTLY NOT RELATED TO TURBULENCE, BECAUSE THE PASSENGER DIED OF CHOKING TWO HOURS AFTER THE TURBULENCE ENCOUNTER.
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