2002-05-29: Boeing 757-200 — Delta Air Lines Inc — Atlanta, GA

Casualties unknown • Atlanta, GA, US

Probable cause

In-flight encounter with turbulence during descent, that resulted in an serious injury to the flight attendant.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

A flight attendant was preparing the cabin for landing on a Boeing 767-200 when the airplane experienced turbulence. The flight was deviating around cumulonimbus clouds at approximately 11,500 feet, and the seat belt signs were illuminated; all passengers were seated at the time. The flight attendant was thrown around the rear of the cabin and injured.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-05-29 Boeing 757-200 accident near Atlanta, GA?

A flight attendant was preparing the cabin for landing on a Boeing 767-200 when the airplane experienced turbulence. The flight was deviating around cumulonimbus clouds at approximately 11,500 feet, and the seat belt signs were illuminated; all passengers were seated at the time. The flight attendant was thrown…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-05-29 involved a Boeing 757-200, registration N626DL, operated by Delta Air Lines Inc, at Atlanta, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

In-flight encounter with turbulence during descent, that resulted in an serious injury to the flight attendant.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020606X00821. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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