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January 2, 2020 · Gulfstream G IV Undesignat · N962SS
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 2, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 13 uninjured
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Gulfstream G IV Undesignat (1989)
Tail Number
N962SS
Operator
Executive Charters
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
WPR20CA069
According to the flight crew, during the descent for landing, the airplane was approaching about 16,000 ft when air traffic control informed them of reports of moderate-to-severe turbulence. The flight crew immediately attempted several times to contact the flight attendant to inform her to take her seat, but they were unsuccessful. As the airplane descended through about 12,000 ft, it encountered moderate turbulence. After the encounter, the captain asked the first officer to check on the flight attendant and passengers. The first officer subsequently informed the captain that the flight attendant had fallen and was injured and that he assisted her and then secured her into a seat. The airplane was not damaged. The flight attendant sustained a serious injury.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane’s encounter with turbulence during descent, which resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
Full Narrative
According to the flight crew, during the descent for landing, the flight was approaching about 16,000 ft, when air traffic control informed them of reports of moderate to severe turbulence. The flight crew immediately attempted to contact the flight attendant, to inform her to take her seat, but were unsuccessful. As the airplane descended through about 12,000 ft, the airplane entered moderate turbulence. After the encounter, the captain asked the first officer to check on the flight attendant and passengers. The first officer subsequently informed the captain that the flight attendant had fallen and was injured, after which he assisted and secured her into a seat. The airplane was not damaged. The flight attendant sustained a serious injury during the event.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 PST
Nearest AirportVan Nuys Airport (23nm N)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream G IV Undesignat
Tail NumberN962SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorExecutive Charters
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · TAY MK 610-8 · Turbofan · 13850 | Rolls-Royce · TAY MK 610-8 · Turbofan · 13850
Seats15
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 13 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured13
Total14
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 63 · First Class · None
Crew 3Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 36 C
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time00:51
Weather SourceWFAC