Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 8 December 2018
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232 (WL)
Owner/operator: Thai Smile
Registration Number: HS-TXQ
Location: near Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK/VTBS) –
ÿ Thailand
Phase of Flight: Approach
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and structural integrity.Aircraft control systems and structural integrity.
Category: Accident
A severe turbulence event occurred during descent at approximately 5000 feet, resulting in injuries to two passengers and three crew members.A severe turbulence event occurred during descent at approximately 5000 feet, resulting in injuries to two passengers and three crew members.
Description
During descent at about 5000 ft there was unexpected severe turbulence then 2 pax and 3 crew were injured.
Source of Information
https://bea.aero/en/investigation-reports/notified-events/detail/accident-to-the-airbus-a320-registered-hs-txq-and-operated-by-thai-smile-on-08-12-2018-near-bangkok-investigation-led-by-aib—thailand/https://bea.aero/en/investigation-reports/notified-events/detail/accident-to-the-airbus-a320-registered-hs-txq-and-operated-by-thai-smile-on-08-12-2018-near-bangkok-investigation-led-by-aib—thailand/Primary Cause
Severe turbulence.Severe turbulence.Share on:
