Summary
On January 10, 2014, a Boeing 757 232 (N687DL) was involved in an accident near Atlanta, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 140 people uninjured out of 141 aboard.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: Unexpected encounter with convective turbulence while the flight attendants were preparing for arrival.
The flight crew was anticipating light turbulence during the descent and notified the cabin and selected the fasten seatbelt sign on prior to descending from 28,000 feet. During the descent, as the flight attendants (FA) were still preparing the cabin for arrival, the turbulence increased to a level the crew categorized as moderate.
During this time, while trying to get to her seat, a FA was thrown against the 3L door and fell to the floor injuring her right ankle. The FA could not complete her duties and was assisted into the last row of seats. Another FA informed the flight crew who arranged for paramedics to meet the airplane.
The FA was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken right tibia in two places.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA14CA036. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N687DL.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
unexpected encounter with convective turbulence while the flight attendants were preparing for arrival.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The flight crew was anticipating light turbulence during the descent and notified the cabin and selected the fasten seatbelt sign on prior to descending from 28,000 feet. During the descent, as the flight attendants (FA) were still preparing the cabin for arrival, the turbulence increased to a level the crew categorized as moderate.
During this time, while trying to get to her seat, a FA was thrown against the 3L door and fell to the floor injuring her right ankle. The FA could not complete her duties and was assisted into the last row of seats. Another FA informed the flight crew who arranged for paramedics to meet the airplane.
The FA was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken right tibia in two places.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA14CA036