Probable cause
The flightcrew's encounter with convectively induced turbulence associated with a convective cloud during the flight.
NTSB analysis
The airplane entered a cumulus or convective cloud system and encountered moderate to severe turbulence as it approached its destination. The single flight attendant in the cabin hit her head on the cabin roof and then fell, fracturing her tail bone. The flight attendant was able to complete her duties and sought medical assistance after landing.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN10LA218 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 6, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Bradley, Illinois
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Instrument (IMC)
- Light
- Dusk
SAAB 340B
- N-number
- N437XJ
- Category
- Airplane
- Operating rule
- Part 121 (airline)
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.