Incident Overview
Date: Friday 5 January 2007
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-7H4 (WL)
Owner/operator: Southwest Airlines
Registration Number: N464WN
Location: Burbank , California –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 94
Component Affected: Boeing 737-7H4Boeing 737-7H4
Category: Accident
On January 5, 2007, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 experienced turbulence during climb-out near Burbank, California. The flight, operated as a scheduled domestic passenger flight under 14 CFR Part 121, did not result in any injuries to the passengers or crew. One passenger sustained a fractured rib.On January 5, 2007, a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 experienced turbulence during climb-out near Burbank, California. The flight, operated as a scheduled domestic passenger flight under 14 CFR Part 121, did not result in any injuries to the passengers or crew. One passenger sustained a fractured rib.
Description
On January 5, 2007, at 1724 Pacific standard time, Southwest Airlines flight 2128, a Boeing 737-7H4, N464WN, encountered turbulence during climb-out near Burbank, California. Southwest Airlines, Inc., was operating the airplane as a scheduled domestic passenger flight under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121. The airline transport pilot licensed captain and first officer, 3 flight attendants, and 88 passengers were not injured; one passenger sustained a fractured rib. The flight departed Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Burbank, at 1718 as a nonstop flight to Oakland, California (OAK). Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan had been filed.
Primary Cause
Turbulence during climb-out.Turbulence during climb-out.Share on:
