Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 1 May 2022
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-8AS (WL)
Owner/operator: SpiceJet
Registration Number: VT-SLH
Location: E of Durgapur –
ÿ India
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 195
Component Affected: Boeing 737-8AS aircraftBoeing 737-8AS aircraft
Category: Accident
Spicejet flight SG945 experienced severe turbulence during descent through FL160 towards Durgapur Airport (RDP). The flight continued to the destination and landed safely. One passenger sustained a severe spinal injury and fracture around his neck, resulting in his death approximately five months later.Spicejet flight SG945 experienced severe turbulence during descent through FL160 towards Durgapur Airport (RDP). The flight continued to the destination and landed safely. One passenger sustained a severe spinal injury and fracture around his neck, resulting in his death approximately five months later.
Description
Spicejet flight SG945, a Boeing 737-8AS, encountered severe turbulence as it was descending through FL160 towards Durgapur Airport (RDP). The flight continued to the destination for a safe landing. A total of 14 passengers and three members of the cabin crew were injured. One passenger suffered a severe spinal injury and fracture around his neck. He died about five months later. Note: For statistical uniformity, an injury resulting in death within thirty days of the date of the accident is classified by ICAO as a fatal injury.
Source of Information
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-61304965, https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/5-months-on-48-year-old-injured-in-spicejet-turbulence-incident-dies-101666981390090.html, https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/sg945#2bb08367https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-61304965, https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/5-months-on-48-year-old-injured-in-spicejet-turbulence-incident-dies-101666981390090.html, https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/sg945#2bb08367Primary Cause
Severe turbulence during descent through FL160.Severe turbulence during descent through FL160.Share on:
