# NTSB Accident CHI02LA111
> **Boeing 757-200** · 2002-04-18 · Springfield, MO, USA · SERS
## 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.

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