Incident Overview

Date: Thursday 13 July 2006
Aircraft Type: Fokker 50
Owner/operator: SAS Braathens
Registration Number: LN-RNC
Location: Kvernberget TMA – ÿ Norway
Phase of Flight: Approach
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 37
Component Affected: Boeing 737-500 aircraft ? specifically the flight control systems and turbulence mitigation systems.Boeing 737-500 aircraft ? specifically the flight control systems and turbulence mitigation systems.
Investigating Agency: AIBNAIBN
Category: Accident
SAS flight SK2322 experienced moderate to severe turbulence due to clouds while approaching Kristiansund. The flight crew was not prepared for this level of turbulence, resulting in a passenger injury and subsequent disembarkation. An ambulance was requested, and the cabin crew was transferred to the hospital.SAS flight SK2322 experienced moderate to severe turbulence due to clouds while approaching Kristiansund. The flight crew was not prepared for this level of turbulence, resulting in a passenger injury and subsequent disembarkation. An ambulance was requested, and the cabin crew was transferred to the hospital.

Description

SAS flight SK2322, a Boeing 737-500, was approaching Kristiansund. Passengers were briefed to fasten seatbelt when passing through FL110. SK 2322 was cleared descent to 5000 feet, to expect a visual approach to RWY25. In clouds, descending through 7000 feet they experienced moderate to severe turbulence for a few seconds. Considering the weather, the flight crew had not expected this kind of turbulence. Passengers were briefed about the turbulence and when contacting the cabin crew she told the flight crew that she was hurt and sitting down ready for landing. After landing, cabin crew remained seated while the passengers were disembarked by the co-pilot. An ambulance was requested, and the cabin crew was transferred to the hospital in Kristiansund.

Primary Cause

Unforeseen turbulence during cloud passage.Unforeseen turbulence during cloud passage.

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