Incident Overview
Date: Monday 11 February 2002
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-2A3 Adv.
Owner/operator: PLUNA
Registration Number: CX-BOO
Location: near Montevideo –
ÿ Uruguay
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Boeing 737-200 aircraftBoeing 737-200 aircraft
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-200 aircraft experienced severe turbulence near Montevideo, Uruguay, resulting in minor damage and a passenger being seriously injured during a return flight from Santiago, Chile. The aircraft was flying at 33,000 feet, 90 nautical miles from Montevideo, and was maneuvering around adverse weather conditions.A Boeing 737-200 aircraft experienced severe turbulence near Montevideo, Uruguay, resulting in minor damage and a passenger being seriously injured during a return flight from Santiago, Chile. The aircraft was flying at 33,000 feet, 90 nautical miles from Montevideo, and was maneuvering around adverse weather conditions.
Description
The Boeing 737-200 encountered severe turbulence in flight near Montevideo, Uruguay. The aircraft incurred minor damage and one passenger was seriously injured. The flight originated from Santiago, Chile, and was en route to Montevideo, Uruguay, at the time of the accident. The aircraft was flying at 33,000 feet, 90 nm from Montevideo, and was maneuvering around weather. As it was returning to its original course, it encountered severe turbulence resulting in serious injury to a passenger. t
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence caused by adverse weather conditions.Severe turbulence caused by adverse weather conditions.Share on:
