Summary
On August 21, 2021, a Airbus 319-132 (N806AW) was involved in an accident near Chicago, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 119 people uninjured out of 120 aboard.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: An encounter with clear air turbulence.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA21LA209. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N806AW.
Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 21, 2021
NTSB Number
DCA21LA209
Location
Chicago, IL
Event ID
20210826103756
Coordinates
41.972201, -87.920566
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
119
Total Aboard
120
Probable Cause and Findings
An encounter with clear air turbulence.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
319-132
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
179
FAA Model
A319-132
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
U S BANK NA TRUSTEE
Address
CORPORATE TRUST SERVICES
1 FEDERAL ST
City
BOSTON
State / Zip Code
MA 02110-2012
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# DCA21LA209