SERS · BOEING 737-724 · 2012-06-13 · Winnie, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
DCA12LA091
Event ID
20120613X32202
Type
Accident
Date
2012-06-13
Location
Winnie, TX, USA
Coordinates
29.786945, -94.467498
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
79
Total aboard
81
Aircraft
Make
BOEING
Model
737-724
Registration
N16709
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
the flight crew's penetration of a rapidly developing thunderstorm cell in an area of forecasted convective activity. The serious injuries were the result of a misunderstanding between the captain and cabin crew regarding the potential for turbulence.