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October 24, 2015 · Boeing 737-924ER 924 · N69838

Plevna, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 183 uninjured
Location
Plevna, KS
Aircraft
Boeing 737-924ER 924 (2014)
Tail Number
N69838
Operator
United Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA16CA010

According to flight crew statements, possible moderate turbulence was forecasted for portions of the route of flight and they briefed the flight attendants (FA) of the possible turbulence. During the first portion of the flight, several areas of turbulence were encountered. The seatbelt sign was turned on during this time and the captain told the FAs to suspend service and remain seated. The flight crew requested and was cleared to a lower altitude and the turbulence subsided. After the flight was in smooth air for several minutes, the captain advised the FAs they could leave their seats but not use the carts. About five minutes later the flight again encountered moderate to severe turbulence. The captain called the cabin and discovered two FAs in the aft galley had sustained injuries during the encounter but could continue their duties to the destination. After arrival, the FAs were transported to the hospital where one was diagnosed with a tibia plateau fracture.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Clear air turbulence-Effect on personnel - C

Full Narrative

According to flight crew statements, possible moderate turbulence was forecasted for portions of the route of flight and they briefed the flight attendants (FA) of the possible turbulence. During the first portion of the flight, several areas of turbulence were encountered. The seatbelt sign was turned on during this time and the captain told the FAs to suspend service and remain seated. The flight crew requested and was cleared to a lower altitude and the turbulence subsided. After the flight was in smooth air for several minutes, the captain advised the FAs they could leave their seats but not use the carts. About five minutes later the flight again encountered moderate to severe turbulence. The captain called the cabin and discovered two FAs in the aft galley had sustained injuries during the encounter but could continue their duties to the destination. After arrival, the FAs were transported to the hospital where one was diagnosed with a tibia plateau fracture.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:35 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 737-924ER 924
Tail NumberN69838
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorUnited Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm Intl · CFM56-7B27E · Turbofan | Cfm Intl · CFM56-7B27E · Turbofan
Seats188

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 183 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured183
Total185
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 34 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 39 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time14:52
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data