Incident Overview
The aircraft, a Boeing 767, was holding at an altitude of FL240, positioned between cloud layers in a region where thunderstorms were known to exist. At the time, passengers were seated with the seat belt sign illuminated. The flight attendants were engaged in preparing the cabin for the upcoming landing phase. During these preparations, the airplane encountered turbulence.
Injuries Sustained
In the forward cabin, one flight attendant was thrown into the air as a result of the turbulence. This individual subsequently received fractures to both ankles. Additionally, three other flight attendants suffered minor injuries. No further information regarding the nature of their injuries was provided.
Contextual Details
The flight was holding between cloud layers, and the area was known for thunderstorm activity. The seat belt sign had been turned on, indicating that passengers should remain seated. The turbulence encounter occurred while the cabin crew was readying the cabin for landing.