# NTSB Accident LAX00LA072
> **Boeing 757-2G7** · 2000-01-12 · LAS VEGAS, NV, USA · SERS
## 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.

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