Incident Overview
Date: Wednesday 25 December 1985
Aircraft Type: McDonnell Douglas DC-8-63(F)
Owner/operator: Quebecair
Registration Number: C-GQBF
Location: Natashquan –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Minor, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 256
Component Affected: AircraftAircraft
Category: Accident
An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during a cruise, resulting in serious injuries to some occupants. The aircraft subsequently returned to its departure point.An aircraft experienced severe turbulence during a cruise, resulting in serious injuries to some occupants. The aircraft subsequently returned to its departure point.
Description
During cruise, the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. Due to the injuries suffered by some of the occupants, the aircraft returned to its departure point. Total serious injuries: 4
Primary Cause
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