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June 17, 2018 · Embraer ERJ175 200 · N637CZ

Cut Bank, MT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 72 uninjured
Location
Cut Bank, MT
Aircraft
Embraer ERJ175 200 (2008)
Tail Number
N637CZ
Operator
Compass Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA18CA255

On June 16, 2018, about 2200 MDT, Compass Airlines flight 5774, N637CZ, Embraer 175, encountered turbulence while in cruise flight at flight level 300 while enroute to Calgary International Airport (CYYZ), Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Of the 73 passengers and crew onboard, one flight attendant was seriously injured. The flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a regularly scheduled passenger flight from Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC), Salt Lake City, Utah to CYYZ. According to the flight crew, air traffic control (ATC) relayed pilot reports of a "smooth ride with light chop" for their route of flight. The airplane was in visual meteorological conditions and the seatbelt sign was illuminated. At the time of the turbulence encounter the aft flight attendant was finishing up beverage service and was thrown against the bulkhead and jumpseat. The flight attendant was unable to complete her duties due to the injury and two passengers assisted the flight attendant until landing. Upon arrival at the gate in CYYZ, the flight attendant was transported to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a broken vertebra.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Terrain induced turbulence-Effect on personnel

Full Narrative

On June 16, 2018, about 2200 MDT, Compass Airlines flight 5774, N637CZ, Embraer 175, encountered turbulence while in cruise flight at flight level 300 while enroute to Calgary International Airport (CYYZ), Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Of the 73 passengers and crew onboard, one flight attendant was seriously injured. The flight was operating under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 as a regularly scheduled passenger flight from Salt Lake City International Airport (KSLC), Salt Lake City, Utah to CYYZ. According to the flight crew, air traffic control (ATC) relayed pilot reports of a "smooth ride with light chop" for their route of flight. The airplane was in visual meteorological conditions and the seatbelt sign was illuminated. At the time of the turbulence encounter the aft flight attendant was finishing up beverage service and was thrown against the bulkhead and jumpseat. The flight attendant was unable to complete her duties due to the injury and two passengers assisted the flight attendant until landing. Upon arrival at the gate in CYYZ, the flight attendant was transported to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a broken vertebra.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 MDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEmbraer ERJ175 200
Tail NumberN637CZ
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorCompass Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · CF34-8E5 · Turbofan | General Electric · CF34-8E5 · Turbofan
Seats76

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 72 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured72
Total73
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 46 · First Class · None
Crew 3Serious
Crew 4None

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data