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July 23, 2018 · Airbus A319 114 · N328NB

West Palm Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 23, 2018
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 132 uninjured
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Aircraft
Airbus A319 114 (2001)
Tail Number
N328NB
Operator
Delta Air Lines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA18CA316

On July 23, 2018, about 1531 eastern daylight time, Delta Air Lines flight 1488, an Airbus A319-114, N328NB, encountered turbulence while maneuvering in a holding pattern. Of the 5 crewmembers and 129 passengers onboard; one flight attendant received minor injuries and one passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was not damaged. The regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from Minneapolis International Airport (KMSP), Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Miami International Airport (KMIA), Miami, Florida. According to the flight crew, the flight was deviating for weather and was issued holding instructions. The crew noted that the weather was clear when they accepted the hold. During the hold, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence, and a flight attendant and one passenger sustained head injuries. The flight subsequently diverted to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, Florida, where it landed uneventfully.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

On July 23, 2018, about 1531 eastern daylight time, Delta Air Lines flight 1488, an Airbus A319-114, N328NB, encountered turbulence while maneuvering in a holding pattern. Of the 5 crewmembers and 129 passengers onboard; one flight attendant received minor injuries and one passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was not damaged. The regularly scheduled domestic passenger flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 121 from Minneapolis International Airport (KMSP), Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Miami International Airport (KMIA), Miami, Florida. According to the flight crew, the flight was deviating for weather and was issued holding instructions. The crew noted that the weather was clear when they accepted the hold. During the hold, the airplane encountered moderate turbulence, and a flight attendant and one passenger sustained head injuries. The flight subsequently diverted to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, Florida, where it landed uneventfully.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:31 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus A319 114
Tail NumberN328NB
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorDelta Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm International · CFM56-5-A5 · Turbofan | Cfm International · CFM56-5-A5 · Turbofan
Seats145

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 132 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured132
Total134
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 37 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Altimeter27.85 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data