Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 28 November 1995
Aircraft Type: Airbus A310-304
Owner/operator: CSA Czech Airlines
Registration Number: OK-WAA
Location: Near Dhahran –
ÿ Saudi Arabia
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 146
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and structural integrity.Aircraft control systems and structural integrity.
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during descent from FL250 to FL180, resulting in eight occupants sustaining serious injuries. The turbulence lasted approximately 15 seconds.An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during descent from FL250 to FL180, resulting in eight occupants sustaining serious injuries. The turbulence lasted approximately 15 seconds.
Description
During descent from FL250 to FL180 the aircraft encountered severe turbulence for about 15 seconds. Eight occupants suffered serious injuries (2 pax, 6 crew).
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence during descent.Severe turbulence during descent.Share on:
