Incident
A rapid decompression occurred at flight level 310 when an uncontrollable outflow valve malfunctioned. The oxygen masks deployed automatically, and the captain initiated an emergency descent to 10,000 feet. The flight continued to Dayton, landing at 1740 local time.
Investigation
Investigation revealed that the uncontrollable outflow valve was the direct cause of the rapid decompression. There was no damage to the airplane, and no injuries were reported among the remaining occupants.
Aftermath
The affected passenger was transported to a Dayton hospital, where they died approximately 6 hours and 50 minutes later. The Montgomery County Coroner determined that death was due to natural causes, not directly from the decompression incident.