Probable cause
The airplane's inadvertent encounter with turbulence during the approach, which resulted in serious injury to a flight attendant.
NTSB analysis
According to the captain, while on approach at an altitude of approximately 6,000 feet mean sea level, the airplane experienced an encounter with severe turbulence. Two flight attendants struck the aft galley floor and rear passenger door. One flight attendant sustained bruising and the other flight attendant sustained multiple fractured ribs. The airplane continued its approach and landed normally. There was no damage to the airplane.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA152 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Feb 19, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- North Fayston, Vermont
- Nearest airport
- Burlington International (BTV)
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Minor injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Airbus A320-232
- N-number
- N706JB
- Category
- Airplane
- Operating rule
- Part 121 (airline)
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