On April 8, 1996, a Boeing 757-200 (registration N653A) was involved in an aviation accident near Atlantic Ocean, AO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the in-flight encounter with unforecast, unexpected turbulence. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A flight attendant was struck by an airborne aisle cart during unexpected severe turbulence at 31,000 feet. No turbulence was forecast along the planned route.
Incident Overview
According to the pilots' report, the airplane was in cruise flight at an altitude of 31,000 feet mean sea level when it encountered an area of unexpected severe turbulence. The flight had been uneventful and smooth prior to the brief turbulence encounter.
Sequence of Events
During the turbulence encounter, one of the aisle carts became airborne and struck a flight attendant's leg when it landed. The pilots indicated that the turbulence was not forecast for the airplane's planned route of flight.
Investigation Findings
No further details regarding the flight attendant's condition or the extent of any injuries have been disclosed. The incident remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.
What happened in the 8 Apr 1996 Boeing 757-200 accident near Atlantic Ocean, AO?
A flight attendant was struck by an airborne aisle cart during unexpected severe turbulence at 31,000 feet. No turbulence was forecast along the planned route.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Apr 1996 involved a Boeing 757-200, registration N653A, at Atlantic Ocean, AO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the in-flight encounter with unforecast, unexpected turbulence.
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