United B739 near Memphis on Aug 28th 2024, severe turbulence causes injuries

Last Update: August 29, 2024 / 14:57:02 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 28, 2024

Classification
Accident

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-1196

Aircraft Registration
N66814

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900

ICAO Type Designator
B739

A United Boeing 737-900, registration N66814 performing flight UA-1196 from Cancun (Mexico) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA) with 172 passengers and 7 crew, was enroute at FL340 passing over New Orleans,LA (USA) about 80 minutes into the flight when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence causing injuries to 7 people on board. The aircraft diverted to Memphis,TN (USA) for a safe landing about 50 minutes later.

Emergency services as well as the airline reported one person was taken to hospital with non-critical injuries, six others received injuries but declined treatment. The airline added, that the fasten seat belt signs were illuminated at the time of the occurrence.

The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE INJURYING A FLIGHT ATTENDANT AND PASSENGERS, MEMPHIS, TN." and stated, one flight attendant and 5 passengers received minor injuries.
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N66814
Country of Registration
United States
Date of Registration
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Manufacturer
BOEING
Aircraft Model / Type
737-924ER
Number of Seats
ICAO Aircraft Type
B739
Year of Manufacture
Serial Number
Aircraft Address / Mode S Code (HEX)
Engine Count
Engine Manufacturer
Engine Model
Engine Type
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Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 28, 2024

Classification
Accident

Airline
United

Flight number
UA-1196

Aircraft Registration
N66814

Aircraft Type
Boeing 737-900

ICAO Type Designator
B739

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