Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 19 December 1995
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
Owner/operator: VIASA
Registration Number: YV-137C
Location: Atlantic Ocean –
ÿ Atlantic Ocean
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 158
Component Affected: The aircraft itself.The aircraft itself.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced severe turbulence at FL330 over the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in one or more serious injuries to passengers and crew. The turbulence caused significant aerodynamic stress on the aircraft.A commercial aircraft experienced severe turbulence at FL330 over the Atlantic Ocean, resulting in one or more serious injuries to passengers and crew. The turbulence caused significant aerodynamic stress on the aircraft.
Description
The aircraft encountered severe turbulence at FL330 over the Atlantic Ocean, leading to one or more serious injuries.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence at FL330 over the Atlantic Ocean.Severe turbulence at FL330 over the Atlantic Ocean.Share on:
