No fatalities

3 Nov 2022: AIRBUS A319 132 — SPIRIT AIRLINES INC — New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA, United States
SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards
AIRBUS A319 132
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Probable cause

The captain’s pitch up input to avoid an overspeed condition, which resulted in a flight attendant falling and fracturing her ankle. Contributing was the airplane’s excessive airspeed during the transition to the automation-managed descent profile.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

CopilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedIncorrect use/operationCabin crew