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August 21, 2021 · Airbus 319-132 · N806AW

Chicago, IL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2021
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 119 uninjured
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Airbus 319-132
Tail Number
N806AW
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA21LA209

American Airlines flight 2760 encountered turbulence while descending through 7,000 ft to land at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, Illinois, and a flight attendant fractured her kneecap. The captain was the pilot flying and the first officer was monitoring. The flight was in day visual meteorological conditions (VMC), and the weather radar was on, with no signs of convective activity ahead. The captain made the announcement to the cabin crew to prepare for landing and the seatbelt sign was illuminated. The flight crew stated that ATC informed them that between HIHRY and RINNO intersections there were reports of moderate turbulence. The captain called the No. 1 flight attendant to inform her that in five minutes there was the possibility of turbulence, “likely moderate chop”, and for her to inform the rest of the cabin crew. At 7000 ft the flight encountered about 2 to 3 brief moments of moderate turbulence, but the remainder of the flight was smooth. While taxiing to the gate the flight crew was informed that the No. 1 flight attendant, who had been walking through the aisle to prepare for landing, had fallen to her knees because of the turbulence. The flight attendant was taken to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured kneecap.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-Clear air turbulence-Awareness of condition

Full Narrative

American Airlines flight 2760 encountered turbulence while descending through 7,000 ft to land at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago, Illinois, and a flight attendant fractured her kneecap. The captain was the pilot flying and the first officer was monitoring. The flight was in day visual meteorological conditions (VMC), and the weather radar was on, with no signs of convective activity ahead. The captain made the announcement to the cabin crew to prepare for landing and the seatbelt sign was illuminated. The flight crew stated that ATC informed them that between HIHRY and RINNO intersections there were reports of moderate turbulence. The captain called the No. 1 flight attendant to inform her that in five minutes there was the possibility of turbulence, “likely moderate chop”, and for her to inform the rest of the cabin crew. At 7000 ft the flight encountered about 2 to 3 brief moments of moderate turbulence, but the remainder of the flight was smooth. While taxiing to the gate the flight crew was informed that the No. 1 flight attendant, who had been walking through the aisle to prepare for landing, had fallen to her knees because of the turbulence. The flight attendant was taken to the hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured kneecap.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus 319-132
Tail NumberN806AW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 119 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured119
Total120
Crew 1Age 61 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 42 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 11000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point69 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg

Appendix: Source Data