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April 17, 2011 · Boeing 757-2B7 · N200UU
Cheltenham, MD
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 185 uninjured
Location
Cheltenham, MD
Aircraft
Boeing 757-2B7
Tail Number
N200UU
Operator
U S Airways
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ERA11CA247
According to the captain, the air carrier flight was descending out of flight level 240, when he asked the flight attendants to secure the cabin and take their seats because of anticipated turbulence. Approximately three minutes later, the airplane was at flight level 200 when it experienced moderate to severe turbulence for several seconds. According to the flight attendants, they were standing and completing the prelanding requirements at the time, when they were unable to maintain their balance. One of the flight attendants sustained a serious foot injury due to a fall, while the others were not injured. The airplane was not damaged and landed uneventfully at the destination airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Convective turbulence-Contributed to outcome - C
Full Narrative
According to the Captain, the air carrier flight was descending out of flight level 240, when he asked the flight attendants to secure the cabin and take their seats because of anticipated turbulence. Two to three minutes later, the airplane was at flight level 200 when it experienced moderate to severe turbulence for several seconds. According to the flight attendants, they were standing and completing the prelanding requirements at the time, when they were unable to maintain their balance. One of the flight attendants sustained a serious foot injury due to a fall, while the others were not injured. The airplane was not damaged and landed uneventfully at the destination airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:42 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 757-2B7
Tail NumberN200UU
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorU S Airways
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royc · RB.211 SERIES · Turbofan · 22000 | Rolls-Royc · RB.211 SERIES · Turbofan · 22000
Seats178
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 185 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured185
Total186
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 56 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 54
Altimeter29.54 inHg
Observation Time01:54
Weather SourceWFAC