Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 31 August 2004
Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-446D
Owner/operator: Japan Airlines
Registration Number: JA8083
Location: over Hanamaki City –
ÿ Japan
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 560
Component Affected: The Boeing 747-400 aircraft.The Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
Investigating Agency: JTSBJTSB
Category: Accident
A Boeing 747-400 experienced turbulence while flying under clear skies. One flight attendant sustained serious injuries, and another experienced a minor injury. The incident occurred due to sudden, unexpected turbulence encountered while flying in clear weather.A Boeing 747-400 experienced turbulence while flying under clear skies. One flight attendant sustained serious injuries, and another experienced a minor injury. The incident occurred due to sudden, unexpected turbulence encountered while flying in clear weather.
Description
The Boeing 747-400 encountered turbulence. One flight attendant was seriously injured and another slightly injured. Cause This accident occurred when the aircraft was flying under clear skies when it suddenly encountered unforeseen turbulence.
Primary Cause
Sudden, unexpected turbulence encountered while flying in clear weather.Sudden, unexpected turbulence encountered while flying in clear weather.Share on:
