Accident Details
The incident occurred while the airplane was in cruise flight at flight level 360 over the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 75 miles north of San Juan, Puerto Rico. During the flight, the aircraft encountered turbulence. As a result, one flight attendant sustained a serious injury, while another flight attendant and one passenger suffered minor injuries. Despite the injuries, the flight continued to its destination and landed without any further issues.
Meteorological Context
A review of National Weather Service Weather Surveillance Radar data revealed the presence of echoes along the airway where the turbulence event took place. These echoes implied that the turbulent event was likely associated with a Convective Induced Turbulence (CIT) encounter. This type of turbulence is related to the airflow associated with cumulonimbus activity, and possibly occurred above and downwind of the cumulonimbus cloud tops.
Aftermath
No additional details were provided regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact date and time of the occurrence. The flight concluded its journey normally after the incident.