Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 1 October 2000
Aircraft Type: Airbus A310-308
Owner/operator: Emirates
Registration Number: A6-EKK
Location: waypoint DONSA, R456 –
ÿ Indian Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 207
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
A severe turbulence event occurred at FL370, resulting in a passenger injury and minor injuries to three individuals. The turbulence was sudden and unexpected.A severe turbulence event occurred at FL370, resulting in a passenger injury and minor injuries to three individuals. The turbulence was sudden and unexpected.
Description
En route at FL370, severe turbulence was suddenly encountered without warning. One passenger sustained serious injuries and three suffered minor injuries.
Primary Cause
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