Incident Details
According to the captain, the airplane encountered light-to-moderate turbulence during the climb-out phase of flight. The cabin seat belt signs were illuminated, and flight attendants had been briefed to remain seated. The airplane's weather avoidance radar was active, and no significant weather was displayed on the radar screen.
During this period, an overhead compartment in the cabin opened. A flight attendant got up to secure the compartment. Shortly thereafter, the airplane encountered a couple of seconds of intense moderate turbulence. The flight attendant collided with the cabin overhead panels and sustained injuries.
Aftermath
Following the incident, the flight diverted to another airport to obtain medical treatment for the injured flight attendant.
Investigation Findings
Review of the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) showed that the airplane experienced a vertical excursion of 1.9 g's during the turbulence encounter.