Event Overview
On 2 March 2023, an Airbus A330-900 experienced an event while flying in the airspace of the Republic of Seychelles. The occurrence led to injuries among passengers and cabin crew, and the aircraft was lightly damaged.
Injuries and Damage
According to the investigation report by the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU), six passengers suffered serious injuries. Additionally, 15 passengers and one cabin crew member sustained minor injuries. The aircraft itself was lightly damaged, and no third-party damage occurred.
Aircraft and Operational Details
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A330-900. The report includes information on the flight and cabin crew, their experience, flight duty and rest times, and training. It also details the aircraft's weather radar system, including its software version, limitations, and associated technical documents. The high angle of attack protection system is described. The investigation examined the meteorological conditions, including the intertropical convergence zone and wind reconstruction, as well as the airline's procedures for fastening seat belts and handling turbulence.
Investigation
The BFU conducted the investigation in accordance with EU regulations. The report covers the sequence of events, personnel information, aircraft data, meteorological information, flight recorder data, and findings from the cabin and aircraft examination. Medical and pathological findings list the number and patterns of injuries. No probable cause was stated in the report.