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6 Jun 2011: BOMBARDIER INC CL600-2D24 — US Airways Express — Florence, SC

Florence, SC, United States
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A flight attendant sustained serious injuries after an aircraft encountered moderate turbulence while descending through 15,000 feet near thunderstorms.

Incident Details

During a routine flight, the aircraft experienced a period of moderate turbulence while descending through 15,000 feet. According to the captain, prior to the flight, the flight attendants were briefed that the flight might be bumpy due to thunderstorms in the vicinity. The turbulence lasted for several seconds.

Sequence of Events

A flight attendant reported that at the time of the turbulence, they were informing passengers about their connecting gates at the destination terminal. The sudden movement caused one flight attendant to sustain a serious injury. The other flight attendant was not injured.

Aircraft and Landing

The aircraft was not damaged during the turbulence event. It continued its descent and landed uneventfully at the destination airport. No further details about the aircraft type or operator were provided.

Outcome

The injured flight attendant required medical attention due to the serious injury. The flight concluded without further incident.

Contributing factors

Effect on personnel