Boeing 737-600, LN-RPH, 23 August 2010

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 23 August 2010
• Aircraft type: Boeing 737-600
• Location: On approach to London Heathrow Airport
• Registration: LN-RPH

Boeing 737-600, LN-RPH

Summary:

During the approach, and with the seat belt sign on, the aircraft encountered turbulence due to weather. None of the cabin crew was secure and one sustained serious injuries. The operator identified issues relating to communication between flight deck and cabin and differing approaches to handling turbulence amongst both pilots and cabin crew. Their internal report makes several recommendations to improve their training and procedures.

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Boeing 737-600, LN-RPH 03-11.pdf (257.15 kb)

Published 10 December 2014