Incident Overview
On 3 January 2018, an Airbus A319, registration G-DBCA, encountered severe turbulence during the descent phase of flight. The occurrence led to injuries among the occupants and structural damage to the aircraft.
Injuries and Damage
The report documents injuries sustained by persons on board and damage to the aircraft. Specific details are recorded in the official investigation sections on injuries and aircraft damage.
Meteorological Conditions
Meteorological information related to the incident was analyzed, including weather patterns and phenomena present at the time of the encounter.
Flight Recorders
Data from the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) were examined to understand the sequence of events and crew actions during the turbulence encounter.
Investigation Findings
The investigation reviewed operational, organizational, and technical aspects of the flight. The analysis focused on the circumstances leading to the severe turbulence encounter.
Conclusion
The report concludes with findings and, where applicable, safety recommendations to prevent similar occurrences. The probable cause is not explicitly stated in the available source material.