Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 19, 1989
NTSB Number
MIA89LA228
Location
VERO BEACH, FL
Event ID
20001213X29192
Coordinates
27.639411, -80.390800
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
13
Total Aboard
14
Probable Cause and Findings
IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH UNFORECAST TURBULENCE, WHICH RESULTED IN INJURY OF A FLIGHT ATTENDANT, WHO WAS NOT WEARING A SAFETY BELT.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N489US
Make
FOKKER
Serial Number
11149
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
F-28 MK4000
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3900 WILLOW LAKE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
MEMPHIS
State / Zip Code
TN 38118-7040
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA89LA228