Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 1 February 1997
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
Owner/operator: Air Libert
Registration Number: F-GPVA
Location: near Fort de France –
ÿ Martinique
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: The aircraft’s structural integrity and flight control systems.The aircraft’s structural integrity and flight control systems.
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced significant turbulence, resulting in 15 minor injuries and one serious injury. The aircraft sustained no damage.An aircraft experienced significant turbulence, resulting in 15 minor injuries and one serious injury. The aircraft sustained no damage.
Description
The aircraft encountered severe turbulence. 15 minor injuries, 1 serious injury, no damage to the aircraft.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence likely caused by atmospheric conditions.Severe turbulence likely caused by atmospheric conditions.Share on:
