SERS · Boeing 757-2G7 · 2000-01-12 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX00LA072
Event ID
20001212X20388
Type
Accident
Date
2000-01-12
Location
LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Coordinates
36.079982, -115.140846
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
42
Total aboard
44
Aircraft
Make
Boeing
Model
757-2G7
Registration
N909AW
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Encounter with Clear Air Turbulence. Poor communication between the captain and flight attendants as to the urgency for the flight attendants to take their seats was a contributing factor.