Casualties unknown

2005-04-29: Boeing 737-700 (N727SW) — Southwest Airlines Company — Little Rock, AR

Little Rock, AR, US

On April 29, 2005, a Boeing 737-700 (registration N727SW) operated by Southwest Airlines Company was involved in an aviation accident near Little Rock, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An encounter with moderate turbulence during cruise flight. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Boeing 737-700
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A scheduled domestic passenger flight encountered moderate turbulence at FL410. A flight attendant was injured by a beverage cart. The flight continued and landed uneventfully.

Incident Details

During cruise flight at an altitude of FL410, a scheduled domestic passenger flight experienced moderate turbulence. At the time, all passengers were seated and the fasten seatbelt sign was illuminated. The flight crew had instructed the flight attendants to take their seats "if it gets bumpy."

Crew Actions

As the turbulence began, a flight attendant was moving about the cabin. During the encounter, the flight attendant was struck by a beverage cart, resulting in an injury. The exact nature and severity of the injury were not detailed in the preliminary report.

Outcome

Despite the incident, the flight continued to its intended destination. The aircraft landed without further incident. No other injuries or damage were reported. The operator will likely review the event as part of ongoing safety procedures.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050621X00819. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.