Incident Overview
Date: Friday 22 October 1993
Aircraft Type: de Havilland Canada DHC-8-301 Dash 8
Owner/operator: Time Air
Registration Number: C-GTAT
Location: near Calgary, AB –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 25
Component Affected: Seatbelt sign and airspeed reduction system.Seatbelt sign and airspeed reduction system.
Category: Accident
A cruise flight experienced turbulence at 11,500 feet, prompting the crew to reduce airspeed and activate a seatbelt sign. One flight attendant sustained serious injuries during the turbulence.A cruise flight experienced turbulence at 11,500 feet, prompting the crew to reduce airspeed and activate a seatbelt sign. One flight attendant sustained serious injuries during the turbulence.
Description
During cruise at 11,500 ft the crew anticipated turbulence and briefed the flight attendants and pax, turned on the seatbelt sign, and reduced airspeed. Both flight attendants were reportedly standing when the turbulence was encountered. One suffered serious injuries.
Primary Cause
Turbulence at high altitude.Turbulence at high altitude.Share on:
