Incident Overview
Date: Monday 14 April 1997
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-446
Owner/operator: Japan Airlines (JAL)
Registration Number: JA8076
Location: 50KM North of Ibakari Prefecture, Daiko VORTAC –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 289
Component Affected: Aircraft flight control systems and structural integrity.Aircraft flight control systems and structural integrity.
Investigating Agency: JTSBJTSB
Category: Accident
A JL406 flight experienced severe turbulence during flight, resulting in injuries to nine passengers and one severe passenger.A JL406 flight experienced severe turbulence during flight, resulting in injuries to nine passengers and one severe passenger.
Description
While operating flight JL406, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. 9 passengers suffered injuries, 8 minor and one severe.
Source of Information
https://jtsb.mlit.go.jp/aircraft/rep-acci/98-1-JA8076.pdf, https://jtsb.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/aircraft/detail.php?id=945, https://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b747-24777.htm#google_vignette, https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7552806https://jtsb.mlit.go.jp/aircraft/rep-acci/98-1-JA8076.pdf, https://jtsb.mlit.go.jp/jtsb/aircraft/detail.php?id=945, https://www.airfleets.net/ficheapp/plane-b747-24777.htm#google_vignette, https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/7552806Primary Cause
Severe turbulence conditions during flight.Severe turbulence conditions during flight.Share on:
