24 Oct 2015: BOEING 737-924ER 924 — UNITED AIR LINES INC

24 Oct 2015: BOEING 737-924ER 924 — UNITED AIR LINES INC

No fatalities • Plevna, KS, United States

Probable cause

An inadvertent encounter with clear air turbulence resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

According to flight crew statements, possible moderate turbulence was forecasted for portions of the route of flight and they briefed the flight attendants (FA) of the possible turbulence. During the first portion of the flight, several areas of turbulence were encountered. The seatbelt sign was turned on during this time and the captain told the FAs to suspend service and remain seated. The flight crew requested and was cleared to a lower altitude and the turbulence subsided. After the flight was in smooth air for several minutes, the captain advised the FAs they could leave their seats but not use the carts. About five minutes later the flight again encountered moderate to severe turbulence. The captain called the cabin and discovered two FAs in the aft galley had sustained injuries during the encounter but could continue their duties to the destination. After arrival, the FAs were transported to the hospital where one was diagnosed with a tibia plateau fracture.

Contributing factors

  • cause Effect on personnel

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 330/15kt, vis 10sm

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