SERS · Boeing 757-200 · 2002-04-18 · Springfield, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI02LA111
Event ID
20020501X00603
Type
Accident
Date
2002-04-18
Location
Springfield, MO, USA
Coordinates
37.486389, -93.456108
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
12
Uninjured
111
Total aboard
126
Aircraft
Make
Boeing
Model
757-200
Registration
N516AT
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The flightcrew's failure to follow weather avoidance prcedures and their delay in activating the seat belt sign. Factors were the turbulent thunderstorm weather conditions, and the failure of the National Weather Service to issue an applicable in-flight weather advisory.