Casualties unknown

2006-07-07: Airbus A319-131 (N839UA) — Masonville, CO

Masonville, CO, US

On July 7, 2006, an Airbus A319-131 (registration N839UA) was involved in an aviation accident near Masonville, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the flight's encounter with unexpected turbulence, which resulted in a passenger sustaining a fractured ankle. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Aircraft registered N839UA
Aircraft registered N839UA. Photo: H. Michael Miley from Schaumburg, USA / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A passenger sustained a serious ankle injury after encountering turbulence while exiting an aircraft lavatory. The flight crew reported smooth conditions prior to the event, with no significant meteorological advisories issued.

Incident Overview

According to the flight crew, the flight was proceeding smoothly with the fasten seatbelt sign turned off, allowing passengers to move about the cabin. A passenger reported that she was exiting the aft lavatory when the airplane encountered turbulence. She described feeling as if she were being "jammed" to the floor, and her right ankle and leg "gave way" before she fell to the floor. The passenger sustained a serious injury to her right ankle. No other injuries were reported, and the aircraft landed without further incident.

Meteorological Conditions

At the time of the event, no airmen's meteorological information (AIRMET) or significant meteorological information (SIGMET) had been issued for turbulence in the area. The crew had not anticipated turbulence, as the flight had been smooth prior to the encounter.

Outcome

The aircraft continued to its destination and landed safely. The injured passenger received medical attention after landing. No additional details about the aircraft, operator, or flight itinerary were provided in the report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060711X00910. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.