# NTSB Accident DCA12CA149
> **AIRBUS INDUSTRIE A330-323** · 2012-09-18 · Sophia, NC, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DCA12CA149
- **Event ID:** 20120924X32520
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2012-09-18
- **Location:** Sophia, NC, USA
- **Coordinates:** 35, -79
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 158
- **Total aboard:** 159
## Aircraft
- **Make:** AIRBUS INDUSTRIE
- **Model:** A330-323
- **Registration:** N273AY
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** —
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

an encounter with moderate turbulence while the flight attendant was securing the cabin for arrival.

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