N899ATBOEING 717-2002024-04-03 NTSB Accident Report

Unknown
Serious

BOEING 717-200S/N: 55049

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

Registration
Make
BOEING
Serial Number
55049
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
2005
Model / ICAO
717-200B712
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
100
FAA Model
717-200

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