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March 5, 1993 · De Havilland DHC-7-102 · N175RA
Philadelphia, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 5, 1993
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 11 uninjured
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft
De Havilland DHC-7-102
Tail Number
N175RA
Operator
Trans World Express
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
BFO93LA048
THE COMMUTER FLIGHT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE THAT THE CAPTAIN REPORTED AS 'MODERATE.' DURING THE ENCOUNTER, A FLIGHT ATTENDANT FELL AS SHE WAS MAKING HER FINAL ROUND IN THE CABIN BEFORE THE LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
AN ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE DURING FINAL APPROACH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT WAS NOT SEATED WITH A SEAT BELT FASTENED.
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THE COMMUTER FLIGHT WAS ON FINAL APPROACH WHEN IT ENCOUNTERED TURBULENCE THAT THE CAPTAIN REPORTED AS 'MODERATE.' DURING THE ENCOUNTER, A FLIGHT ATTENDANT FELL AS SHE WAS MAKING HER FINAL ROUND IN THE CABIN BEFORE THE LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 EST
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia Intl (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length5460 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDe Havilland DHC-7-102
Tail NumberN175RA
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorTrans World Express
Operating RulePart 121
Engines4
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-50 · Turboprop · 1120
Seats59
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 11 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured11
Total12
Crew 1Age 33 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 17 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 37 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC