No fatalities
BOEING 787-9 accident at Tokyo, OF, Japan, 15 Nov 2024
On November 15, 2024, a BOEING 787-9 operated by AMERICAN AIRLINES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Tokyo, OF, Japan. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An encounter with turbulence while in cruise flight, resulting in serious injuries to two flight attendants. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
An encounter with turbulence while in cruise flight, resulting in serious injuries to two flight attendants.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Effect on personnel