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October 20, 2011 · Boeing 767-2B7 · N253AY
New York, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 20, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 215 uninjured
Location
New York, NY
Aircraft
Boeing 767-2B7
Tail Number
N253AY
Operator
Us Airways
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ERA12CA044
According to the flight crew and a flight attendant, about 15 minutes after departure, the airplane was climbing through flight level 220. Although the captain had allowed the use of approved portable electronic devices (PED) as the airplane climbed above 10,000 feet, the fasten seatbelt sign remained illuminated. When the PED allowance was announced, a couple of passengers began to move about the cabin, including one that went to the lavatory. As the passenger was exiting the lavatory and returning to her seat, the airplane encountered unforecast moderate turbulence. The passenger fell down in the aisle and suffered a fractured ankle.
NTSB Probable Cause
The passenger's lack of compliance with the illuminated seatbelt sign, which resulted in her injury during a turbulence encounter.
Full Narrative
According to the flight crew and a flight attendant, about 15 minutes after departure, the airplane was climbing through flight level 220. Although the captain allowed the use of approved portable electronic devices (PED) as the airplane climbed above 10,000 feet, the fasten seatbelt sign had remained illuminated for the climb. When the PED use was allowed, a couple of passengers began to move about the cabin, including one that went to the lavatory. As the passenger was exiting the lavatory and returning to her seat, the airplane encountered unforecast moderate turbulence. The passenger subsequently fell down in the aisle and suffered a fractured ankle. The flight returned to the departure airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:48 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 767-2B7
Tail NumberN253AY
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorUs Airways
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · CF6-80C2B2 · Turbojet · 51000 | Ge · CF6-80C2B2 · Turbojet · 51000
Seats216
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 215 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured215
Total216
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 63 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightNight
Wind70° @ 14 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.48 inHg
Observation Time00:51
Weather SourceWFAC