Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 March 2018
Aircraft Type: Airbus A320-232
Registration Number: VH-…
Location: near Cairns, QLD –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft control systems and structural integrity during descent.Aircraft control systems and structural integrity during descent.
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during descent, leading to serious injuries to a cabin crew member. The turbulence caused significant instability and resulted in a hazardous descent scenario.An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during descent, leading to serious injuries to a cabin crew member. The turbulence caused significant instability and resulted in a hazardous descent scenario.
Description
Passing FL 250 on descent, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence resulting in serious injuries to a cabin crew member.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence during descent.Severe turbulence during descent.Share on:
