Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 18 December 2022
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-824 (WL)
Owner/operator: United Airlines
Registration Number: N87531
Location: near Cob n, Alta Verapaz –
ÿ Guatemala
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Flight attendant’s ankle.Flight attendant’s ankle.
Category: Accident
A United Airlines Boeing 737-824 experienced moderate turbulence during its climb at 24,000 feet. One flight attendant lost balance and fell, resulting in an injury to the left foot. The aircraft continued its route to Washington-Dulles International Airport, requesting assistance.A United Airlines Boeing 737-824 experienced moderate turbulence during its climb at 24,000 feet. One flight attendant lost balance and fell, resulting in an injury to the left foot. The aircraft continued its route to Washington-Dulles International Airport, requesting assistance.
Description
United Airlines flight UA1562, a Boeing 737-824, experienced moderate turbulence which injured a flight attendant. The aircraft took off at 07:55 UTC. While crossing 24,000 feet in the climb, one of the flight attendants lost balance and fell, injuring the ankle of the left foot. The aircraft continued en route to Washington-Dulles International Airport, requesting via radio to its base, the corresponding help or assistance to provide medical attention to the purser.
Source of Information
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ua1562#2e93b623https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/ua1562#2e93b623Primary Cause
Moderate turbulence during climb.Moderate turbulence during climb.Share on:
