Sunstate DH8D near Townsville on May 10th 2013, clear air turbulence injures two cabin crew
Last Update: May 13, 2013 / 16:08:03 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 10, 2013
Classification
Accident
Airline
Sunstate Airlines
Flight number
QF-2318
Departure
Townsville, Australia
Destination
Cairns, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-QOD
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
Australia's Tranportation Safety Board (ATSB) confirmed the aircraft encountered severe clear air turbulence resulting in minor injuries to the two flight attendants. An investigation has been opened.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 10, 2013
Classification
Accident
Airline
Sunstate Airlines
Flight number
QF-2318
Departure
Townsville, Australia
Destination
Cairns, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VH-QOD
Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)
ICAO Type Designator
DH8D
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