Canada B763 at Ottawa on Dec 2nd 2018, turbulence injures three cabin crew

Last Update: December 13, 2018 / 18:47:59 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 2, 2018

Classification
Accident

Cause
Turbulence

Airline
Air Canada

Flight number
AC-446

Departure
Toronto, Canada

Destination
Ottawa, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FTCA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300

ICAO Type Designator
B763

An Air Canada Boeing 767-300, registration C-FTCA performing flight AC-446 from Toronto,ON to Ottawa,ON (Canada) with 184 people on board, was descending towards Ottawa when ATC advised the crew of moderate turbulence in the area. The flight crew advised cabin crew of the expected turbulence and to return to their seats. The aircraft however experienced moderate to severe turbulence sooner than expected and before the flight attendants had returned to their seats while still stowing galley equipment. The aircraft continued for a safe landing.

The Canadian TSB reported three flight attendants received minor injuries, there were no injuries amongst the passengers.
Aircraft Registration Data
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Country of Registration
Canada
Date of Registration
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
B763
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Dec 2, 2018

Classification
Accident

Cause
Turbulence

Airline
Air Canada

Flight number
AC-446

Departure
Toronto, Canada

Destination
Ottawa, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FTCA

Aircraft Type
Boeing 767-300

ICAO Type Designator
B763

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