Crew member injured during turbulence encounter near Frankfurt

No fatalities • Frankfurt, Germany

A SunExpress Deutschland Boeing 737-800 experienced turbulence during a flight from Turkey to Germany, resulting in one serious injury.

What happened

On July 5, 2012, at approximately 1100 UTC, a SunExpress Deutschland Boeing 737-800, registration D-ASXE, encountered turbulence while cruising. The flight was traveling from Gaziantep, Turkey, to Frankfurt, Germany.

Among the 86 passengers and crew on board, one crew member sustained serious injuries. The aircraft itself sustained no damage during the encounter.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jul 2012 BOEING 737 800 accident near Frankfurt, Germany?

A SunExpress Deutschland Boeing 737-800 experienced turbulence during a flight from Turkey to Germany, resulting in one serious injury.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 2012 BOEING 737 800 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jul 2012 involved a BOEING 737 800, operated by SunExpress, at Frankfurt, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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