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October 22, 2005 · Boeing 737-832 · N378DA

Atlantic Ocean, AO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 22, 2005
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 147 uninjured
Location
Atlantic Ocean, AO
Aircraft
Boeing 737-832
Tail Number
N378DA
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
NYC06LA016

Light turbulence prevailed during the climb after takeoff, and the seatbelt sign remained illuminated. About 230 miles northwest of the departure airport, at 34,000 feet, the turbulence subsided; however, more turbulence was forecasted for about 150 miles ahead of the airplane. The captain announced to the passengers that the seatbelt sign would be turned off for 10 minutes to allow them an opportunity to move about the cabin, but would be turned on again due to the upcoming turbulence. About 3 minutes after turning the seatbelt sign back on, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence. During that time, two passengers fell as they were attempting to sit down. In addition, a flight attendant fell to the floor as she was attempting to sit, and fractured her pelvis.

NTSB Probable Cause

An encounter with turbulence during cruise flight.

Full Narrative

On October 22, 2005, about 1440 eastern daylight time, a Boeing 737-832, N378DA, operated by Delta Air Lines Inc., as flight 612, was not damaged during an encounter with turbulence in cruise flight about 300 miles northwest of Hamilton, Bermuda. There were no injuries to the 2 certificated airline transport pilots, 2 flight attendants, and 143 passengers; while 1 flight attendant was seriously injured, and 2 passengers sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed Hamilton, Bermuda; destined for General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS), Boston, Massachusetts. An instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the air carrier flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 121. The flightcrew reported that light turbulence prevailed during the climb from Bermuda, and the seatbelt sign remained illuminated. About 230 miles northwest of Bermuda, at 34,000 feet, the turbulence subsided; however, more turbulence was forecasted for about 150 miles ahead of the airplane. The captain announced to the passengers that the seatbelt sign would be turned off for 10 minutes to allow them an opportunity to move about the cabin, but would be turned on again due to the upcoming turbulence. The captain also decided against meal service due to the anticipated turbulence after 10 minutes. About 300 miles northwest of Bermuda, the captain turned the seatbelt sign back on. About 3 minutes later, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence. During that time, two passengers and a flight attendant fell as they were attempting to sit down. The passengers sustained minor injuries, and the flight attendant fractured her pelvis. The flight subsequently landed uneventfully at BOS, and was met by medical personnel.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:40 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 737-832
Tail NumberN378DA
Aircraft CategoryAir
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsSnecma · CFM56-7B26 · Turbofan · 26000 | Snecma · CFM56-7B26 · Turbofan · 26000
Seats158

People & Injuries

Injury Summary3 injuries (1 serious injury, 2 minor injuries), 147 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor2
Uninjured147
Total150
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 36 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind50° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 43 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time18:39
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data