On June 27, 1995, a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 (registration N131AA) was involved in an aviation accident near Green Bay, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight crew's abrupt control inputs in response to moderate to severe turbulence while the seat belt signs were off, resulting in minor injuries to 17 occupants. No structural damage occurred. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft flying at 37,000 feet encountered moderate to severe turbulence while in cirrus clouds. The autopilot was engaged and seat belt signs were off when the crew made abrupt control inputs. No structural damage occurred, but 17 passengers sustained minor injuries.
What happened
The aircraft was operating at a cruise altitude of 37,000 feet within cirrus cloud cover. During this phase of flight, the airplane encountered moderate to severe turbulence. At the time of the event, the autopilot was engaged and the seat belt warning signs were turned off.
The flight crew responded to the turbulence with abrupt control inputs to maintain aircraft control. These actions were necessary to manage the aircraft's attitude during the turbulent encounter.
Findings
Post-flight inspection revealed that there was no damage reported to the airplane structure or systems. However, the physical forces involved resulted in injuries to occupants. A total of 17 persons on board reported minor injuries. The lack of seat belt signs being illuminated likely contributed to the injury count as passengers may not have been securely fastened during the encounter.
Probable cause
The flight crew's abrupt control inputs in response to moderate to severe turbulence while the seat belt signs were off, resulting in minor injuries to 17 occupants. No structural damage occurred.
What happened in the 27 Jun 1995 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 accident near Green Bay, WI?
An aircraft flying at 37,000 feet encountered moderate to severe turbulence while in cirrus clouds. The autopilot was engaged and seat belt signs were off when the crew made abrupt control inputs. No structural damage occurred, but 17 passengers sustained minor injuries.
Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jun 1995 Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Jun 1995 involved a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10, registration N131AA, at Green Bay, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The flight crew's abrupt control inputs in response to moderate to severe turbulence while the seat belt signs were off, resulting in minor injuries to 17 occupants. No structural damage occurred.
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