Occurrence
On 30 December 2015, Air Canada flight ACA088, a Boeing 777-333ER (registration C-FRAM, serial number 35250), was operating from Shanghai/Pudong Airport, China, to Toronto/Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario. At 1924 Coordinated Universal Time, approximately 8 hours into the flight, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence at flight level 330, about 85 nautical miles east-northeast of Anchorage, Alaska, United States.
Injuries and Diversion
During the turbulence encounter, 21 passengers were injured, one of whom was seriously injured. The flight diverted to Calgary International Airport, Alberta, and landed approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes later.
Aircraft Damage
Damage to the aircraft was limited to interior furnishings and a V-clamp for ducting on the Number 2 air conditioning system that failed.