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August 29, 2022 · Boeing 717-200 · N946AT

Detroit, MI

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 29, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 101 uninjured
Location
Detroit, MI
Aircraft
Boeing 717-200 (1999)
Tail Number
N946AT
Operator
Delta Air Lines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA22LA191

A flight attendant (FA) was injured when the flight encountered turbulence during descent. According to the captain, he conducted a preflight briefing with the FA and advised of the possibility of light to moderate chop, mainly below 12,000 feet, during the descent into the Detroit area. During the initial descent, at approximately 20,000 feet, the aircraft encountered light turbulence with a few encounters of moderate turbulence for about a minute. The captain gave the final indication (two chimes) shortly afterward and then overheard the FA give the final public address (PA) over the intercom. The remainder of the descent was mainly smooth with a little light chop. Shortly after arriving at the gate and having completed the normal shutdown procedures, the FA came to the cockpit and indicated that she had been injured and requested that the captain report it. According to the FA, she was in the forward galley when the airplane encountered turbulence; she impacted the left side of her body on the galley counter. She indicated that she took a direct hit to her ribs and then fell backward and struck the cabin door with her back. After deplaning was complete, the flight crew gathered their belongings and exited the aircraft. As they exited, the FA showed signs of being in pain; as her left side was becoming more painful. The flight crew helped her to the next gate where she sat down and was met by the paramedics who briefly evaluated her before she was transported to the local hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured rib.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Turbulence-(general)-Contributed to outcome

Full Narrative

A flight attendant (FA) was injured when the flight encountered turbulence during descent. According to the captain, he conducted a preflight briefing with the FA and advised of the possibility of light to moderate chop, mainly below 12,000 feet, during the descent into the Detroit area. During the initial descent, at approximately 20,000 feet, the aircraft encountered light turbulence with a few encounters of moderate turbulence for about a minute. The captain gave the final indication (two chimes) shortly afterward and then overheard the FA give the final public address (PA) over the intercom. The remainder of the descent was mainly smooth with a little light chop. Shortly after arriving at the gate and having completed the normal shutdown procedures, the FA came to the cockpit and indicated that she had been injured and requested that the captain report it. According to the FA, she was in the forward galley when the airplane encountered turbulence; she impacted the left side of her body on the galley counter. She indicated that she took a direct hit to her ribs and then fell backward and struck the cabin door with her back. After deplaning was complete, the flight crew gathered their belongings and exited the aircraft. As they exited, the FA showed signs of being in pain; as her left side was becoming more painful. The flight crew helped her to the next gate where she sat down and was met by the paramedics who briefly evaluated her before she was transported to the local hospital where she was diagnosed with a fractured rib.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:43 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway21L
Runway Length10001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 717-200
Tail NumberN946AT
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorDelta Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsBmw Rolls · BR 700 SERIES · Turbofan · 14970 | Bmw Rolls · BR 700 SERIES · Turbofan · 14970
Seats114

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 101 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured101
Total102
Crew 1Age 46 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 48 · First Class · None
Crew 3None
Crew 4Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingUnknown 1300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourcePILO

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