Passenger injured during turbulence on Air China flight near Osaka

No fatalities • Kansai, Japan

A Boeing 737-300 flying from Beijing to Osaka encountered turbulence, resulting in one serious injury.

What happened

On February 10, 2008, at approximately 19:15 local time, an Air China flight traveling from Beijing, China, to Osaka, Japan, encountered turbulence during the cruise phase of flight. The incident occurred roughly 70 nautical miles northwest of Osaka-Kansely Airport.

The Boeing 737-300, operating under registration B2096, experienced the turbulence while in flight. While the aircraft sustained no damage, one of the 73 passengers and crew members sustained serious injuries. There were 0 fatalities and no other injuries reported.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Feb 2008 Boeing B737-300 accident near Kansai, Japan?

A Boeing 737-300 flying from Beijing to Osaka encountered turbulence, resulting in one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Feb 2008 Boeing B737-300 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Feb 2008 involved a Boeing B737-300, operated by Air China, at Kansai, Japan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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