Boeing 747-443, G-VROM, 26 July 2005

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
26 July 2005
Aircraft type:
Boeing 747-443
Location:
Approx 100 nm north-east of Nassau, Bahamas
Registration:
G-VROM

Boeing 747-443, G-VROM

Summary:

The aircraft was on a transatlantic flight from Nassau, Bahamas to London Gatwick. Shortly after levelling in the cruise at FL 310, the aircraft entered an area of severe turbulence. During the upset, both passengers and cabin crew received minor injuries. These were treated by doctors who were travelling as passengers and the aircraft continued to the planned destination.

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Boeing 747-443, G-VROM 04-06.pdf (268.41 kb)

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