Westjet Encore DH8D near Calgary on Jan 28th 2017, turbulence injures flight attendant

Last Update: February 3, 2017 / 21:26:02 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 28, 2017

Classification
Accident

Cause
Turbulence injures flight attendant

Airline
Westjet Encore

Flight number
WS-3180

Departure
Comox, Canada

Destination
Calgary, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FENO

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-FENO performing flight WS-3180 from Comox,BC to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 80 people on board, was descending towards Calgary when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence causing injuries to a flight attendant. The aircraft continued for a safe landing in Calgary.

The Canadian TSB reported the flight attendant received minor injuries and unable to continue duties. A turbulence inspection was carried out after landing, no damage was found.
Aircraft Registration Data
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Manufacturer
Dehavilland
Aircraft Model / Type
DHC-8-402
ICAO Aircraft Type
DH8D
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Jan 28, 2017

Classification
Accident

Cause
Turbulence injures flight attendant

Airline
Westjet Encore

Flight number
WS-3180

Departure
Comox, Canada

Destination
Calgary, Canada

Aircraft Registration
C-FENO

Aircraft Type
De Havilland Dash 8 (400)

ICAO Type Designator
DH8D

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