AAIB investigation to Airbus A350-1041, G-XWBL

Unexpected turbulence, in flight over the coast of North Africa, 22 January 2023.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 May 2023

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 January 2023
• Aircraft type: Airbus A350-1041
• Location: In flight over the coast of North Africa
• Registration: G-XWBL

Summary:

The aircraft entered unexpected turbulence during the cruise. A member of cabin crew in the galley was lifted off their feet and when they fell back to the floor they injured their shoulder and hip. A second cabin crew member received a minor cut from fragments of a cup dropped by the original cabin crew member when they fell.

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Published 11 May 2023