Casualties unknown

1992-07-02: Boeing 727-200 (N7467U) — United Airlines — Janesville, WI

Janesville, WI, US

On July 2, 1992, a Boeing 727-200 (registration N7467U) operated by United Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Janesville, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE CAPTAIN'S DELAY IN ISSUING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS TO TAKE THEIR SEATS, AND HIS POOR CREW COORDINATION. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE TURBULENCE IN CLOUDS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 727-200
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A flight attendant broke her ankle after being thrown by moderate turbulence while attempting to reach her seat during a descent through heavy rain and hail.

What happened

The operator reported that the aircraft was descending through an altitude of 26,000 feet when it encountered severe weather conditions. The flight environment included heavy rain, hail, and moderate turbulence. In response to the deteriorating conditions, the flight crew activated the fasten seat belt sign and instructed the flight attendants to take their assigned seats.

Before the flight attendant located in the aft galley could reach her seat, she was thrown by the turbulence. As a result of this incident, she sustained an injury to her ankle.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15117. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.