Jazz DH8C near Calgary on Aug 29th 2018, turbulence causes momentary loss of control and injury to flight attendant
Last Update: September 11, 2018 / 20:25:24 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 29, 2018
Classification
Accident
Cause
Turbulence
Airline
Jazz Aviation
Flight number
QK-8426
Departure
Kamloops, Canada
Destination
Calgary, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-FACV
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (300)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8C
The Canadian TSB reported the aircraft flew through an area of moderate turbulence while descending between 17,000 and 7,000 feet. At about 15,000 feet the turbulence was worst, the autopilot disconnected, the flight crew momentarily lost control. All passengers were wearing their seat belts, no passengers were injured. The flgiht attendant received minor injuries but was able to continue duties. The aircraft sustained no damage.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 29, 2018
Classification
Accident
Cause
Turbulence
Airline
Jazz Aviation
Flight number
QK-8426
Departure
Kamloops, Canada
Destination
Calgary, Canada
Aircraft Registration
C-FACV
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (300)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8C
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