N253AY

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 767-2B7S/N: 24894

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 20, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA12CA044
Location
New York, NY
Event ID
20111020X14740
Coordinates
40.639720, -73.778892
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
215
Total Aboard
216

Probable Cause and Findings

The passenger's lack of compliance with the illuminated seatbelt sign, which resulted in her injury during a turbulence encounter.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N253AY
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
24894
Engine Type
Turbo-jet
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
767-2B7B762
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WELLS FARGO BANK NORTHWEST NA TRUSTEE
Address
260 N CHARLES LINDBERGH DR
MAC U1240-026
Status
Deregistered
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84116
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the flight crew and a flight attendant, about 15 minutes after departure, the airplane was climbing through flight level 220. Although the captain allowed the use of approved portable electronic devices (PED) as the airplane climbed above 10,000 feet, the fasten seatbelt sign had remained illuminated for the climb. When the PED use was allowed, a couple of passengers began to move about the cabin, including one that went to the lavatory. As the passenger was exiting the lavatory and returning to her seat, the airplane encountered unforecast moderate turbulence. The passenger subsequently fell down in the aisle and suffered a fractured ankle. The flight returned to the departure airport.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA12CA044