Transat A313 over Atlantic on Sep 27th 2018, clear air turbulence injures 5

Last Update: October 1, 2018 / 21:20:10 GMT/Zulu time

Bookmark this article
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2018

Classification
Accident

Flight number
TS-258

Destination
Barcelona, Spain

Aircraft Registration
C-GFAT

Aircraft Type
Airbus A310-300

ICAO Type Designator
A313

An Air Transat Airbus A310-300, registration C-GFAT performing flight TS-258 (dep Sep 26th) from Montreal,QC (Canada) to Barcelona,SP (Spain) with 205 passengers and 9 crew, was enroute at FL340 near position N52 W020, about 410nm west of Shannon (Ireland) when the aircraft encountered clear air turbulence causing serious injuries to a passenger and minor injuries to two passengers and two cabin crew. The aircraft continued to Barcelona and landed in Barcelona about 2.5 hours later. The seriously injured passenger was taken to a hospital.

The Canadian TSB reported the aircraft encountered clear air turbulence, the autopilot disconnected and the aircraft climbed 300 feet very rapidly. The crew regained control and descended the aircraft to FL340. The fasten seat belt signs had not been illuminated due to lack of advanced indication. The 4 minor injuries were treated on board, both cabin crew were able to continue duties. The aircraft was inspected after landing in Barcelona and was returned to service.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Sep 27, 2018

Classification
Accident

Flight number
TS-258

Destination
Barcelona, Spain

Aircraft Registration
C-GFAT

Aircraft Type
Airbus A310-300

ICAO Type Designator
A313

This article is published under license from Avherald.com. © of text by Avherald.com.
Article source

You can read 2 more free articles without a subscription.

Subscribe now and continue reading without any limits!

Are you a subscriber? Login
Subscribe

Read unlimited articles and receive our daily update briefing. Gain better insights into what is happening in commercial aviation safety.

Send tip

Support AeroInside by sending a small tip amount.

Related articles

Newest articles

Subscribe today

Are you researching aviation incidents? Get access to AeroInside Insights, unlimited read access and receive the daily newsletter.

Pick your plan and subscribe

Partner

Blockaviation logo

A new way to document and demonstrate airworthiness compliance and aircraft value. Find out more.

ELITE Logo

ELITE Simulation Solutions is a leading global provider of Flight Simulation Training Devices, IFR training software as well as flight controls and related services. Find out more.

Blue Altitude Logo

Your regulation partner, specialists in aviation safety and compliance; providing training, auditing, and consultancy services. Find out more.

AeroInside Blog
Popular aircraft
Airbus A320
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 MAX
Popular airlines
American Airlines
United
Delta
Air Canada
Lufthansa
British Airways