Incident Details
The flight was in a normal descent and deviating around convective activity when the captain turned on the fasten seat belt sign and instructed the flight attendants to be seated. One of the flight attendants on the aft fold-down jump seat was in the process of buckling up when severe turbulence was encountered.
Injuries
The flight attendant was thrown into the ceiling and the right rear exit door, sustaining serious injuries.
Weather Conditions
Moderate to severe turbulence had been forecast and reported at higher altitudes. The captain stated that at the time, the airplane was clear of all the activity depicted on his radar.
Aftermath
The incident highlights the importance of adhering to seat belt instructions during flight, particularly when turbulence is anticipated. No further information was provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, or operator.