Final Report Airbus A380 ( 9V-SKJ) Turbulence Event Mumbai India 18 Oct 2014

Final Report Airbus A380 ( 9V-SKJ) Turbulence Event Mumbai India 18 Oct 2014

Publication info
Author
AAIB (Singapore)
Category
Weather
Date of publication
27/05/2016

AIB/AAI/CAS.108 On 18 October 2014, an Airbus A380 descending at night over north east India unexpectedly encountered what was subsequently concluded as likely to have been Clear Air Turbulence after diverting around convective weather. Although seat belt signs were already on, a flight deck instruction to cabin crew to be seated because of the onset of intermittent light to moderate turbulence was completed only seconds before the sudden occurrence of a short period of severe turbulence. Two unrestrained passengers and two of the cabin crew sustained serious injuries. There were other minor injuries and also some cabin trim impact damage.

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