Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 30 June 2018
Aircraft Type: Airbus A330-323
Owner/operator: American Airlines
Registration Number: N278AY
Location: 120 nm NE of Gander, NL –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 301
Component Affected: Seatbelt sign and flight control systems on the Airbus A330-3023 aircraft.Seatbelt sign and flight control systems on the Airbus A330-3023 aircraft.
Category: Accident
An Airbus A330-3023 operated by American Airlines experienced moderate turbulence near Gander, NL, during flight AA718. The flight encountered a serious injury to one flight attendant and a minor injury to another, resulting in two passengers receiving medical attention. The flight crew initiated an emergency diversion to Gander (CYQX) and subsequently received medical assistance at the destination.An Airbus A330-3023 operated by American Airlines experienced moderate turbulence near Gander, NL, during flight AA718. The flight encountered a serious injury to one flight attendant and a minor injury to another, resulting in two passengers receiving medical attention. The flight crew initiated an emergency diversion to Gander (CYQX) and subsequently received medical assistance at the destination.
Description
An Airbus A330-3023 operated by American Airlines, was conducting flight AA718 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (KPHL) to Rome, Italy (LIRF) with 287 passengers, 14 crew members on board. While in cruise and nearing ELSIR fix about 120 NM NE of Gander, NL, (CYQX) the flight encountered moderate turbulence while the seatbelt sign was off. One flight attendant sustained a serious injury, and another a minor injury. Two passengers sustained minor injuries. The flight crew declared an emergency and diverted to Gander (CYQX) and met by EHS. One cabin crew member and the one passenger were transported to hospital.
Primary Cause
Moderate turbulence during flight.Moderate turbulence during flight.Share on:
