# NTSB Accident LAX97LA072
> **McDonnell Douglas MD-83** · 1996-12-22 · SAN JOSE, CA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX97LA072
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07191
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1996-12-22
- **Location:** SAN JOSE, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.340286, -121.949607
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 119
- **Total aboard:** 121
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** MD-83
- **Registration:** N590AA
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight's encounter with severe turbulence while the injured cabin crew was standing.

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