Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Aircraft Type: Airbus A310-325
Owner/operator: Iran Airtour
Registration Number: EP-MDK
Location: near Dubai Airport (DXB/OMDB) –
ÿ United Arab Emirates
Phase of Flight: Approach
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Airbus A380Airbus A380
Category: Accident
An Airbus A310-325 aircraft experienced severe turbulence due to wake turbulence generated by an Airbus A380. This resulted in one occupant sustaining serious injuries.An Airbus A310-325 aircraft experienced severe turbulence due to wake turbulence generated by an Airbus A380. This resulted in one occupant sustaining serious injuries.
Description
Iran Airtour. flight B99736, an Airbus A310-325, encountered wake turbulence of an Airbus A380, causing heavy turbulence. The auto pilot disengaged and one occupant sustained serious injuries.
Primary Cause
Wake turbulence from a larger aircraft.Wake turbulence from a larger aircraft.Share on:
