Incident Overview
Approximately 20 minutes after departure, the aircraft encountered moderate turbulence while climbing through Flight Level 350. During this event, a passenger who was returning to her seat fell and sustained a fractured right ankle. The flight crew promptly decided to return to the airport, where the aircraft landed safely without any additional issues.
Operational Details
Turbulence was not forecast for the planned route of flight. Throughout the duration of the flight, the seat belt sign remained illuminated. Despite the unforecast conditions, the crew managed the situation effectively by returning to the departure airport.
Passenger Injury
The passenger's fall during the turbulence encounter resulted in a broken right ankle. No other injuries were reported. The aircraft landed without further incident, and medical personnel presumably attended to the passenger upon arrival.