Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 10 October 2000
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
Owner/operator: Northwest Airlines
Registration Number: N234NW
Location: 120 nm from Paris –
ÿ France
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 204
Component Affected: DC-10-30 aircraftDC-10-30 aircraft
Category: Accident
A DC-10-30 operated by Northwest Airlines experienced a sudden and minor turbulence approximately 120 nautical miles from Paris, France, during descent to FL220. Three pilots reported no injuries, while two flight attendants experienced minor injuries. Nineteen twenty-two passengers were on board, with two passengers suffering serious injuries and three minor injuries. The aircraft remained undamaged, and no emergency was declared. Medical attention was promptly provided to the injured passengers.A DC-10-30 operated by Northwest Airlines experienced a sudden and minor turbulence approximately 120 nautical miles from Paris, France, during descent to FL220. Three pilots reported no injuries, while two flight attendants experienced minor injuries. Nineteen twenty-two passengers were on board, with two passengers suffering serious injuries and three minor injuries. The aircraft remained undamaged, and no emergency was declared. Medical attention was promptly provided to the injured passengers.
Description
A DC-10-30, operated by Northwest Airlines experienced a 2g, one second jolt of turbulence about 120 nautical miles from Paris, France, while descending to FL220. The three pilots received no injuries. two of the nine flight attendants received minor injuries. 192 passengers were on board. two passengers received serious injuries and three passengers received minor injuries. The airplane was not damaged. No emergency was declared and an uneventful landing was made. The injured passengers received immediate medical attention.
Primary Cause
Sudden and minor turbulence during descent.Sudden and minor turbulence during descent.Share on:
