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July 26, 2016 · Embraer ERJ 170 100 SE 100SE · N655RW

Cleveland, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 26, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 52 uninjured
Location
Cleveland, OH
Aircraft
Embraer ERJ 170 100 SE 100SE (2005)
Tail Number
N655RW
Operator
Republic Airways Holdings
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA16CA208

On July 26, 2016 at 5:00 pm eastern daylight time, Republic Airlines flight 3458, an Embraer 170, N655RW, encountered turbulence during descent at about 16,500 feet. Of the 53 passengers and crew members onboard, one flight attendant was seriously injured and the airplane was not damaged. The airplane was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a regularly scheduled passenger flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston, Texas, to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Cleveland, Ohio. The flight crew reported that on initial check in with CLE approach control, the controller advised of moderate turbulence. The first officer was in the process of notifying the cabin when the aircraft encountered turbulence. The crew reported the duration of the turbulence was only a few seconds. One flight attendant working in the aft galley fell and broke her left tibia. A medical doctor on board assisted the flight attendant. The flight crew notified operations to have EMS meet the flight and the airplane landed with no further incident.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On July 26, 2016 at 5:00 pm eastern daylight time, Republic Airlines flight 3458, an Embraer 170, N655RW, encountered turbulence during descent at about 16,500 feet. Of the 53 passengers and crew members onboard, one flight attendant was seriously injured and the airplane was not damaged. The airplane was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a regularly scheduled passenger flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston, Texas, to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Cleveland, Ohio. The flight crew reported that on initial check in with CLE approach control, the controller advised of moderate turbulence. The first officer was in the process of notifying the cabin when the aircraft encountered turbulence. The crew reported the duration of the turbulence was only a few seconds. One flight attendant working in the aft galley fell and broke her left tibia. A medical doctor on board assisted the flight attendant. The flight crew notified operations to have EMS meet the flight and the airplane landed with no further incident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportCleveland-Hopkins Internationa (80nm SW)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer ERJ 170 100 SE 100SE
Tail NumberN655RW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorRepublic Airways Holdings
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CF34-8E · Turbofan · 5000 | Ge · CF34-8E · Turbofan · 5000
Seats74

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 52 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured52
Total53
Crew 1Age 36 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time17:00

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