SERS · BOEING 777-222ER · 2024-02-10 · Kelsey, NY, USA
Event
NTSB number
DCA24LA097
Event ID
20240212193784
Type
Accident
Date
2024-02-10
Location
Kelsey, NY, USA
Coordinates
42.063057, -75.316284
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
3
Minor
0
Uninjured
277
Total aboard
280
Aircraft
Make
BOEING
Model
777-222ER
Registration
N788UA
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The airplane’s encounter with an unanticipated localized region of moderate-to-severe turbulence while in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) associated with strong upper-level wind shear and convective cells. Contributing to the severity of the outcome was the failure of air traffic control to disseminate a recently reported moderate turbulence pilot weather report, which reduced the flight crew’s situational awareness and opportunity to prepare the cabin for the encounter.