American MD83 near Richmond on Sep 18th 2012, passenger injured

Last Update: September 19, 2012 / 15:47:06 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 18, 2012

Classification
Accident

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-1180

Departure
Dallas Ft. Worth, United States

Destination
Richmond, United States

Aircraft Registration
N551AA

Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-83

ICAO Type Designator
MD83

An American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83, registration N551AA performing flight AA-1180 from Dallas Ft. Worth,TX to Richmond,VA (USA), was on approach to Richmond when the crew reported one person on board had sustained injuries and requested medical services to meet the aircraft upon arrival. The aircraft continued for a safe landing at about 17:20L (21:20Z).

The FAA reported a passenger received unknown injuries without providing further details.

Infrared Satellite Images and Metars suggest the aircraft approached Richmond in a zone of convective and turbulence activity.



Metars:
KRIC 182254Z 20004KT 8SM -RA SCT005 SCT100 BKN120 19/19 A2974 RMK AO2 TSE29 SLP074 P0003 T01940189
KRIC 182235Z 18008KT 9SM -RA FEW070 SCT110 OVC150 19/19 A2973 RMK AO2 TSE29 P0002
KRIC 182154Z 19007KT 6SM -TSRA BR SCT055CB BKN070 OVC095 20/19 A2972 RMK AO2 TSE24B43 SLP068 OCNL LTG OHD-E-S TS OHD-E-S MOV NE P0019 T02000194
KRIC 182149Z 19004KT 6SM -TSRA BR SCT055CB BKN070 OVC095 20/19 A2972 RMK AO2 TSE24B43 OCNL LTG OHD-E-S TS OHD-E-S MOV NE P0018
KRIC 182244Z 18006KT 10SM -RA FEW005 SCT070 BKN110 19/19 A2972 RMK AO2 TSE29 P0003
KRIC 182130Z 20005KT 3SM RA BR FEW055 BKN090 OVC110 20/19 A2972 RMK AO2 TSE24 CB DSNT NE P0015
KRIC 182123Z 21006KT 3SM -TSRA BR BKN050CB BKN070 OVC110 20/19 A2972 RMK AO2 OCNL LTGIC OHD-E TS OHD-E MOV NE P0013
KRIC 182102Z 20006KT 1 1/4SM +TSRA BR SCT025 BKN047CB OVC055 21/19 A2973 RMK AO2 OCNL LTGIC OHD-E TS OHD-E MOV NE P0005
KRIC 182054Z 21009KT 1 1/2SM R34/4500VP6000FT +TSRA BR SCT025 BKN047CB OVC055 21/19 A2974 RMK AO2 TSB12 SLP074 OCNL LTGIC OHD-E TS OHD-E MOV NE P0015 60051 T02060194 53010
KRIC 182042Z 23008KT 2SM TSRA BR SCT014 BKN025CB BKN044 21/19 A2973 RMK AO2 TSB12 OCNL LTGIC NE-SE TS NE-SE MOV NE P0010
KRIC 182034Z 24006KT 1 3/4SM TSRA BR SCT014 BKN025CB BKN044 22/19 A2972 RMK AO2TSB12 OCNL LTGIC NE-SE TS NE-SE MOV NE P0009
KRIC 182015Z 27004KT 3SM R34/5000VP6000FT -TSRA BR SCT011 BKN020CB OVC025 21/19A2971 RMK AO2 TSB12 OCNL LTGIC OHD TS OHD MOV NE P0005
KRIC 182012Z 29005G20KT 1 3/4SM R34/5000VP6000FT -TSRA BR SCT011 BKN020CB OVC025 21/19 A2971 RMK AO2 TSB12 OCNL LTGIC OHD TS OHD MOV NE P0005
KRIC 182008Z 28009G20KT 2SM R34/5000VP6000FT +RA BR SCT011 BKN020 OVC025 21/19 A2972 RMK AO2 P0001
KRIC 181959Z 25011KT 220V280 4SM -RA BR FEW009 BKN013 OVC020 23/22 A2973 RMK AO2 P0000
KRIC 181957Z 24009KT 1 3/4SM -RA BR SCT009 BKN013 OVC020 23/22 A2973 RMK AO2 P0000
KRIC 181952Z 24010G21KT 1/2SM R34/4500VP6000FT RA FG FEW009 BKN015 OVC022 23/22A2972
KRIC 181954Z 23009G21KT 1/2SM R34/4500VP6000FT -RA FG SCT009 BKN013 OVC020 23/22 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1927 WSHFT 1932 RAB41 SLP067 P0033 T02330222
KRIC 181952Z 24010G21KT 1/2SM R34/4500VP6000FT RA FG FEW009 BKN015 OVC022 23/22A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1927 WSHFT 1932 RAB41 P0033
KRIC 181943Z 26010G20KT 3/4SM R34/4500VP6000FT RA BKN017 OVC023 24/22 A2972 RMKAO2 PK WND 19028/1927 RAB41 P0001
KRIC 181941Z 23014G20KT 1 1/2SM -RA OVC019 24/22 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1927 RAB41 P0000
KRIC 181854Z 18016G24KT 10SM BKN014 BKN030 OVC090 24/22 A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/1756 RAE36 SLP063 P0003 T02440222
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N551AA
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
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Aircraft Model / Type
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Number of Seats
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ICAO Aircraft Type
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Year of Manufacture
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Serial Number
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Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 18, 2012

Classification
Accident

Airline
American Airlines

Flight number
AA-1180

Departure
Dallas Ft. Worth, United States

Destination
Richmond, United States

Aircraft Registration
N551AA

Aircraft Type
McDonnell Douglas MD-83

ICAO Type Designator
MD83

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