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November 29, 2015 · Boeing 737 7H4 7H4 · N467WN
St Louis, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 29, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 147 uninjured
Location
St Louis, MO
Aircraft
Boeing 737 7H4 7H4 (2004)
Tail Number
N467WN
Operator
Southwest Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA16CA026
On November 29, 2015, at 5:15pm central standard time, Southwest Airlines flight 145, a Boeing 737-700, N467WN, encountered severe turbulence on descent to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), St. Louis, Missouri. The airplane was descending between flight level 210 and flight level 180 with the seatbelt light illuminated. The flight attendants (FA) were completing cabin service, and the two FA's in the aft cabin fell, one experiencing a broken right foot and leg. None of the passengers were injured and the airplane was not damaged. The airplane was on a regularly scheduled passenger flight from Dallas Love Field (DAL).
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Clear air turbulence-Effect on personnel - C
Full Narrative
On November 29, 2015, at 5:15pm central standard time, Southwest Airlines flight 145, a Boeing 737-700, N467WN, encountered severe turbulence on descent to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), St. Louis, Missouri. The airplane was descending between flight level 210 and flight level 180 with the seatbelt light illuminated. The flight attendants (FA) were completing cabin service, and the two FA's in the aft cabin fell, one experiencing a broken right foot and leg. None of the passengers were injured and the airplane was not damaged. The airplane was on a regularly scheduled passenger flight from Dallas Love Field (DAL).
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CST
Nearest AirportLAMBERT (20nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 7H4 7H4
Tail NumberN467WN
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorSouthwest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan | Cfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan
Seats151
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 147 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured147
Total148
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 41 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time21:51