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January 3, 2016 · Embraer ERJ 170 100 SE 100SE · N643RW
Raleigh, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 71 uninjured
Location
Raleigh, NC
Aircraft
Embraer ERJ 170 100 SE 100SE (2005)
Tail Number
N643RW
Operator
Shuttle America
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA16CA041
According to crew statements, the flight crew briefed the flight attendants (FA) that turbulence was forecast for the flight and that they would keep them updated throughout. During the first portion of the flight, the flight encountered light turbulence and occasional moderate turbulence several times and the flight crew made public address (PA) announcements each time. Later, the flight encountered unexpected turbulence and the flight crew immediately turned on the fasten seatbelt sign and made a PA announcement. During that time, a FA was stowing a beverage cart in the aft galley, and the turbulence caused the cart to bump the FAs hand. The FA continued to perform her duties and the flight landed uneventfully. The next day, the FAs hand was painful and swollen and she was diagnosed with a broken wrist.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Convective turbulence-Effect on personnel - C
Full Narrative
According to crew statements, the flight crew briefed the flight attendants (FA) that turbulence was forecast for the flight and that they would keep them updated throughout. During the first portion of the flight, the flight encountered light turbulence and occasional moderate turbulence several times and the flight crew made public address (PA) announcements each time. Later, the flight encountered unexpected turbulence and the flight crew immediately turned on the fasten seatbelt sign and made a PA announcement. During that time, a FA was stowing a beverage cart in the aft galley, and the turbulence caused the cart to bump the FAs hand. The FA continued to perform her duties and the flight landed uneventfully. The next day, the FAs hand was painful and swollen and she was diagnosed with a broken wrist.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer ERJ 170 100 SE 100SE
Tail NumberN643RW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorShuttle America
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF34 · Turbofan | Ge · CF34 · Turbofan
Seats74
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 71 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured71
Total72
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 35 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 7 kt
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourcePILO