Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 5 August 1986
Aircraft Type: Boeing 727-224
Owner/operator: Continental Airlines
Registration Number: N32724
Location: Gulf of Mexico –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 103
Component Affected: The illuminated seat belt sign and two seat announcements.The illuminated seat belt sign and two seat announcements.
Category: Accident
A commercial air carrier experienced turbulence in an area known for thunderstorms, resulting in a passenger disoriented and refusing to remain seated. The passenger sustained injuries and made two communications regarding their seat position.A commercial air carrier experienced turbulence in an area known for thunderstorms, resulting in a passenger disoriented and refusing to remain seated. The passenger sustained injuries and made two communications regarding their seat position.
Description
THE COMMERCIAL AIR CARRIER DOMESTIC FLIGHT WAS OPERATING IN AN AERA OF KNOWN THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY AND ENCOUNTERED A JOLT OF TURBULENCE. THE PASSENGER WHO WAS INJURED DISREGARDED THE ILLUMINATED SEAT BELT SIGN AND TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS TO REMAIN SEATED BY THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS. Probable Cause:
Primary Cause
Thunderstorm activity and turbulence in an area known for thunderstorms.Thunderstorm activity and turbulence in an area known for thunderstorms.Share on:
