Summary
On April 03, 2024, a Boeing 717-200 (N899AT) was involved in an accident near Cecil, NC. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 68 people uninjured out of 69 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 DCA24LA144. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N899AT.
Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
NTSB Number
DCA24LA144
Location
Cecil, NC
Event ID
20240403194029
Coordinates
35.315380, -82.937207
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
68
Total Aboard
69
Probable Cause and Findings
An encounter with clear air turbulence.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
DELTA AIR LINES INC
Address
DEPT 595 AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION
1775 MH JACKSON SERVICE RD
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30354
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# DCA24LA144