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March 26, 1997 · Dassault Falcon 900B Falcon 900 · N332MC

Chamblee, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1997
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Chamblee, GA
Aircraft
Dassault Falcon 900B Falcon 900
Tail Number
N332MC
Operator
Mci Systemhouse
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ATL97LA055

As the airplane was cruising at 31,000 feet, light turbulence was encountered. The flight was cleared to descend in preparation for landing at the destination airport. Passing through 30,000 feet, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence. As the airplane descended through 27,000 feet, there was a sudden drop of about 10 to 15 feet, which resulted in the flight attendant falling to the floor in the aft lavatory. Her fall resulted in a broken ankle.

NTSB Probable Cause

an encounter with clear air turbulence, which led to injury of the flight attendant. A factor associated with the accident was: that the flight attendant was not being restrained by a seat belt.

Full Narrative

On March 26, 1997, about 1345 eastern standard time, a Dassault Falcon 900B, N332MC, encountered clear air turbulence, during descent, about 150 nautical miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. The airplane was operated by MCI Systemhouse Corporation under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and instrument flight rules. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. An instrument flight plan was filed for the positioning flight. There were no injuries to the two airline transport pilots, while the flight attendant was seriously injured. The airplane was not damaged. Origination of the flight, which was destined for Chamblee, Georgia, was Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC, about one hour prior to the accident. According to the Captain, there was light turbulence at the cruise altitude of 31,000 feet. Once a descent was initiated, moderate turbulence was encountered at 30,000 feet. As the airplane descended through 27,000 feet, there was a sudden drop of about 10 to 15 feet which resulted in the flight attendant falling to the floor in the aft lavatory. Her fall resulted in a broken ankle.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:45 EST
Nearest Airport99nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDassault Falcon 900B Falcon 900
Tail NumberN332MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorMci Systemhouse
Operating RulePart 91
Engines3
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGarrett · TFE-731-5BR-1 · Turbofan · 4750
Seats15

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 50 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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