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November 7, 2015 · Boeing 787 · N27958

Beaumont, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 221 uninjured
Location
Beaumont, TX
Aircraft
Boeing 787 (2015)
Tail Number
N27958
Operator
United Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA16CA021

According to crew statements, the flight encountered light turbulence while deviating around areas of weather depicted on the onboard weather radar during descent from FL350 to 12,000 feet. Air Traffic Control (ATC) had also advised them of areas of precipitation shown on ATC radar. The seatbelt sign was turned on and the flight crew advised the cabin crew to complete service and be seated for arrival. The flight was returning on course after it appeared they were clear of significant weather when they encountered an area of moderate turbulence and briefly encountered what the crew characterized as severe turbulence. A flight attendant (FA) in the aft galley was lifted into the air and fell back down to the floor injuring her ankle. The flight crew was notified of the injury and they requested paramedics meet the airplane upon arrival. The FA was transported to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured ankle.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

According to crew statements, the flight encountered light turbulence while deviating around areas of weather depicted on the onboard weather radar during descent from FL350 to 12,000 feet. Air Traffic Control (ATC) had also advised them of areas of precipitation shown on ATC radar. The seatbelt sign was turned on and the flight crew advised the cabin crew to complete service and be seated for arrival. The flight was returning on course after it appeared they were clear of significant weather when they encountered an area of moderate turbulence and briefly encountered what the crew characterized as severe turbulence. A flight attendant (FA) in the aft galley was lifted into the air and fell back down to the floor injuring her ankle. The flight crew was notified of the injury and they requested paramedics meet the airplane upon arrival. The FA was transported to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured ankle.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 787
Tail NumberN27958
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorUnited Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · GENX-1B74/75 · Turbofan | Ge · GENX-1B74/75 · Turbofan
Seats268

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 221 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured221
Total222
Crew 1Age 64 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 50 · First Class · None
Crew 3None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightNight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility1.5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 300 ft
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:02
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data