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.