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August 28, 1991 · Airbus Industrie A-300-600R · N18066
Atlantic Ocean, AO
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 28, 1991
Injury Outcomes
33 injuries (33 minor injuries), 152 uninjured
Location
Atlantic Ocean, AO
Aircraft
Airbus Industrie A-300-600R
Tail Number
N18066
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
Minor
NTSB Number
MIA91IA207
THE AIRLINER ENCOUNTERED IN-FLIGHT TURBULENCE ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPING CONVECTIVE CONDITIONS. THE FLIGHTCREW HAD PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINATED THE SEATBELT SIGN AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS HAD MADE AN ANNOUNCEMENT. SOME PASSENGERS DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WERE INJURED. THE FLIGHT DIVERTED TO ANOTHER AIRPORT AND THE PASSENGERS, WHO ONLY RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES WERE TREATED AND RELEASED FROM A LOCAL HOSPITAL.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE IN FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH TURBULENCE, AND THE FAILURE OF THE PASSENGERS TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RETURN TO THEIR SEATS AND UTILIZE THEIR SEATBELTS.
Full Narrative
THE AIRLINER ENCOUNTERED IN-FLIGHT TURBULENCE ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPING CONVECTIVE CONDITIONS. THE FLIGHTCREW HAD PREVIOUSLY ILLUMINATED THE SEATBELT SIGN AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS HAD MADE AN ANNOUNCEMENT. SOME PASSENGERS DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WERE INJURED. THE FLIGHT DIVERTED TO ANOTHER AIRPORT AND THE PASSENGERS, WHO ONLY RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES WERE TREATED AND RELEASED FROM A LOCAL HOSPITAL.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time17:42 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus Industrie A-300-600R
Tail NumberN18066
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF-6-80C-2 · Turbofan · 56000
Seats212
People & Injuries
Injury Summary33 injuries (33 minor injuries), 152 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor33
Uninjured152
Total185
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 15 kt, gusting 5 kt
Visibility3 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC