Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 7 December 2011
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-214
Owner/operator: Lufthansa
Registration Number: D-AIZH
Location: near Dsseldorf –
ÿ Germany
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 47
Component Affected: Flight attendantFlight attendant
Category: Accident
A flight experienced severe turbulence during approach to Dsseldorf, resulting in a flight attendant being injured.A flight experienced severe turbulence during approach to Dsseldorf, resulting in a flight attendant being injured.
Description
On approach to Dsseldorf, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence at Flight Level (FL) 200. A flight attendant was thrown against the ceiling and seriously injured.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence during approach to Dsseldorf.Severe turbulence during approach to Dsseldorf.Share on:
