Aviation Accident Summary FTW83LA033

AUSTIN, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N55SW

BOEING 737-200

Analysis

THE PILOT PENETRATED THE TOP OF A CUMULUS CLOUD WHILE CLIMBING FROM 18000 TO 20000 FEET. A SHARP JOLT WAS FELT AND TURBULENCE CONTINUED FOR 3-4 SECONDS. A STEWARDESS FELL AND BROKE HER ANKLE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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