Nelson DH8C enroute on Nov 5th 2017, turbulence and cracked windshield
Last Update: November 6, 2017 / 23:13:40 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 5, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Turbulence
Airline
Air Nelson
Flight number
NZ-8835
Departure
Hokitika, New Zealand
Destination
Christchurch, New Zealand
Aircraft Registration
ZK-NEJ
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (300)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8C
Passengers reported the aircraft was about 15 minutes into the flight over the Alps of the southern Island of New Zealand, when turbulence lifted cups filled with water into the cabin air causing "rain in the cabin", it appeared as if the aircraft encountered a sudden drop. The flight remained rough until the aircraft landed safely much to the relief of the passengers. After landing the passengers noticed the first officer's windshield was cracked.
The airline reported the outer pane of the windshield cracked, the crew followed standard operating procedures. The windshield was replaced and the aircraft returned to service.
The aircraft was on the ground for about 23 hours before returning to service.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Nov 5, 2017
Classification
Incident
Cause
Turbulence
Airline
Air Nelson
Flight number
NZ-8835
Departure
Hokitika, New Zealand
Destination
Christchurch, New Zealand
Aircraft Registration
ZK-NEJ
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (300)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8C
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