Incident Overview
Date: Monday 23 August 2010
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-683
Owner/operator: Scandinavian Airlines System
Registration Number: LN-RPH
Location: near London –
ÿ United Kingdom
Phase of Flight: Approach
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 85
Component Affected: Cabin crew seatbelts.Cabin crew seatbelts.
Investigating Agency: AAIBAAIB
Category: Accident
A cabin crew member suffered serious injuries during approach due to unexpected turbulence. The seatbelt sign was activated but the crew remained unbelted, leading to a potential safety hazard.A cabin crew member suffered serious injuries during approach due to unexpected turbulence. The seatbelt sign was activated but the crew remained unbelted, leading to a potential safety hazard.
Description
A member of the cabin crew sustained serious injuries when the aircraft encountered weather related turbulence during the approach. The seatbelt sign was illuminated but the cabin crew were unrestrained.
Primary Cause
Unexpected and severe turbulence during approach.Unexpected and severe turbulence during approach.Share on:
