On October 22, 1993, a Boeing 767-300 (registration N649UA) was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, AO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Encounter with unforecasted weather (moderate turblence) resulting in injury to three passengers. 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.
Aircraft registered N649UA. Photo: Adrian Pingstone ( Arpingstone ) / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A Boeing 767-300 in cruise at FL350 experienced light chop followed by moderate turbulence. The seat belt sign was on; three passengers were injured. The flight continued to its destination and landed safely.
Incident
A Boeing 767-300 was in cruise flight at flight level 350 with the weather radar active. No weather was depicted on the radar screen. The aircraft encountered light chop for approximately 15 to 20 seconds, followed by moderate turbulence lasting about 30 to 40 seconds.
Response
The seat belt sign was turned on, and the flight attendants were contacted to check on the status of the passengers. An initial report from the flight attendants indicated no injuries. However, a subsequent report from the chief purser revealed three passengers were injured.
Aftermath
The flight continued to the destination airport and landed without further incident.
What happened in the 22 Oct 1993 Boeing 767-300 accident near Atlantic Ocean, AO?
A Boeing 767-300 in cruise at FL350 experienced light chop followed by moderate turbulence. The seat belt sign was on; three passengers were injured. The flight continued to its destination and landed safely.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Oct 1993 Boeing 767-300 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Oct 1993 involved a Boeing 767-300, registration N649UA, at Atlantic Ocean, AO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Encounter with unforecasted weather (moderate turblence) resulting in injury to three passengers.
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