N918NK

Unknown
Serious

AIRBUS A320S/N: 09259

Summary

On February 08, 2021, a Airbus A320 (N918NK) was involved in an accident near Fort Lauderdale, FL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 95 people uninjured out of 96 aboard.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An abrupt flight control input by the flight crew during descent that caused a flight attendant to fall and fracture their ankle.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA21LA082. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N918NK.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, February 8, 2021
NTSB Number
DCA21LA082
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Event ID
20210210102620
Coordinates
26.683000, -80.095000
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
95
Total Aboard
96

Probable Cause and Findings

An abrupt flight control input by the flight crew during descent that caused a flight attendant to fall and fracture their ankle.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AIRBUS
Serial Number
09259
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2019
Model / ICAO
A320A320
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
190
FAA Model
A320-271N

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE
Address
50 S 200 E STE 110
City
SALT LAKE CITY
State / Zip Code
UT 84111-1617
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# DCA21LA082