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December 1, 2018 · Airbus A320 232 · N632NK

Las Vegas, NV

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 1, 2018
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 162 uninjured
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Airbus A320 232 (2014)
Tail Number
N632NK
Operator
Spirit Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA19CA037

On December 1, 2018, about 1804 Pacific standard time, Spirit Airlines flight 1069, an Airbus A320-232, N632NK, encountered turbulence during initial descent into Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (KLAS), Las Vegas, Nevada. Of the 163 passengers and crew onboard, one flight attendant was seriously injured. The airplane was not damaged. The regularly scheduled international passenger flight was operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE) to KLAS. The captain was the pilot flying, and the first officer was the pilot monitoring. According to the flight crew, there was reports of moderate turbulence during the initial descent. During the descent, the flight passed through stratiform cloud layers experiencing continuous light and occasional moderate chop, but no precipitation was depicted on the weather radar. At about flight level (FL) 260, the first officer turned on the seatbelt sign and contacted the lead flight attendant (FA) to have all the FAs take their seats. As the airplane descended through about FL230, the flight experienced moderate turbulence which lasted for about 15-20 seconds. Shortly thereafter, the flight crew received a call from the lead FA that a FA had broken her ankle. At the time of the turbulence encounter, the FAs were preparing the cabin for landing. Two FAs were in the aft galley and were thrown into the air and onto the floor. One FA severely injured her left ankle and was subsequently helped into an aft passenger seat, where she remained for landing. After landing, emergency medical personnel met the flight at the gate and transported the injured FA to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured left fibula.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On December 1, 2018, about 1804 Pacific standard time, Spirit Airlines flight 1069, an Airbus A320-232, N632NK, encountered turbulence during initial descent into Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (KLAS), Las Vegas, Nevada. Of the 163 passengers and crew onboard, one flight attendant was seriously injured. The airplane was not damaged. The regularly scheduled international passenger flight was operating under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (KCLE) to KLAS. The captain was the pilot flying, and the first officer was the pilot monitoring. According to the flight crew, there was reports of moderate turbulence during the initial descent. During the decent, the flight passed through stratiform cloud layers experiencing continuous light and occasional moderate chop, but no precipitation was depicted on the weather radar. At about flight level (FL) 260, the first officer turned on the seatbelt sign and contacted the lead flight attendant (FA) to have all the FAs take their seats. As the airplane descended through about FL230, the flight experienced moderate turbulence which lasted for about 15-20 seconds. Shortly thereafter, the flight crew received a call from the lead FA that a FA had broken her ankle. At the time of the turbulence encounter, the FAs were preparing the cabin for landing. Two FAs were in the aft galley and were thrown into the air and onto the floor. One FA severely injured her left ankle and was subsequently helped into an aft passenger seat, where she remained for landing. After landing, emergency medical personnel met the flight at the gate and transported the injured FA to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured left fibula.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:07 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus A320 232
Tail NumberN632NK
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorSpirit Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsIae · V2527-A5 · Turbofan · 9895 | Iae · V2527-A5 · Turbofan · 9895
Seats179

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 162 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured162
Total163
Crew 1Age 48 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 43 · First Class · None

Conditions

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

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