Event Details
A flight attendant standing in the aft galley suffered a serious injury to his right ankle when turbulence struck during the descent phase of a flight. The aircraft encountered turbulence as the flight crew was maneuvering to avoid weather and radar returns.
Sequence of Events
Before the incident, air traffic control (ATC) had provided the flight crew with a forecast of turbulence. In response, the crew briefed the flight attendants, informed passengers via the public address system, and illuminated the seatbelt sign. Despite these precautions, the aircraft encountered turbulence during descent. The flight attendant was lifted off the floor and then dropped back down, resulting in the ankle injury.
Outcome
The remaining 149 passengers and crewmembers on board were not injured. The flight crew declared an emergency, and the aircraft landed without further incident. No additional details about the aircraft, operator, or location were provided in the source.