AAIB investigation to Airbus A330-243, G-MLJL

Severe turbulence during cruise, 2 August 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 November 2019

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 August 2019
• Aircraft type: Airbus A330-243
• Location: In flight from Varadero Airport, Cuba, to Manchester Airport
• Registration: G-MLJL

Summary:

While avoiding observed weather radar returns the aircraft encountered unexpected severe turbulence. The encounter lasted for approximately 90 seconds during which two cabin crew members received injuries, one of which was later classified as ‘serious’. After consulting with Medlink the aircraft commander elected to continue to destination.

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Published 14 November 2019