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November 2, 1982 · Boeing 737-200 · N55SW
Austin, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 2, 1982
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 67 uninjured
Location
Austin, TX
Aircraft
Boeing 737-200
Tail Number
N55SW
Operator
S W Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
FTW83LA033
THE PILOT PENETRATED THE TOP OF A CUMULUS CLOUD WHILE CLIMBING FROM 18000 TO 20000 FEET. A SHARP JOLT WAS FELT AND TURBULENCE CONTINUED FOR 3-4 SECONDS. A STEWARDESS FELL AND BROKE HER ANKLE.
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THE PILOT PENETRATED THE TOP OF A CUMULUS CLOUD WHILE CLIMBING FROM 18000 TO 20000 FEET. A SHARP JOLT WAS FELT AND TURBULENCE CONTINUED FOR 3-4 SECONDS. A STEWARDESS FELL AND BROKE HER ANKLE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-200
Tail NumberN55SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorS W Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT8D-9 · Turbofan
Seats124
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 67 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured67
Total68
Crew 1Age 38 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0