Summary
On August 14, 2023, a Embraer ERJ170 (N776MS) was involved in an accident near Eleroy, IL. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 67 people uninjured out of 68 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 DCA23LA411. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N776MS.
Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 14, 2023
NTSB Number
DCA23LA411
Location
Eleroy, IL
Event ID
20230814192864
Coordinates
42.338889, -89.757500
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
67
Total Aboard
68
Probable Cause and Findings
An encounter with clear air turbulence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY TRUSTEE
Address
1100 N MARKET ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19890-1100
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# DCA23LA411