Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 12 February 1987
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
Owner/operator: Varig
Registration Number: PP-VMV
Location: near Brasilia –
ÿ Brazil
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 209
Component Affected: Fasten seat belt signFasten seat belt sign
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during descent through FL300, resulting in serious injuries to two crew members and one passenger. The fasten seat belt sign was active.An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during descent through FL300, resulting in serious injuries to two crew members and one passenger. The fasten seat belt sign was active.
Description
The aircraft encountered severe turbulence during descent through FL300 causing serious injuries. DFDR registered plus 1.98 g to minus .56 g. the fasten seat belt sign was on. Two crew and one passenger suffered serious injuries.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence during descent through FL300.Severe turbulence during descent through FL300.Share on:
