Inflight turbulence causes injury on Qatar Airways Boeing 777

No fatalities • Nani, Kenya

A cabin crew member sustained serious injuries during cruise flight near Nani, Kenya, after encountering turbulence.

What happened

On October 28, 2011, at approximately 1544 UTC, a Boeing 777-200LR, registration A7-BBD, was operating a flight from Johannesburg, South Africa, to Doha, Qatar. While in the cruise phase of flight near Nani, Kenya, the aircraft encountered inflight turbulence. During this event, a cabin crew member sustained serious injuries.

The investigation

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority initiated an investigation into the incident. As the state of manufacture, the United States appointed an Accredited Representative to participate in the inquiry.

Probable cause

not provided

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Oct 2011 BOEING 777 - 200 200 accident near Nani, Kenya?

A cabin crew member sustained serious injuries during cruise flight near Nani, Kenya, after encountering turbulence.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 Oct 2011 BOEING 777 - 200 200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Oct 2011 involved a BOEING 777 - 200 200, operated by Qatar Airways, at Nani, Kenya.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not provided

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