Compass E170 near Houston on Aug 20th 2012, turbulence injures 10

Last Update: August 21, 2012 / 14:47:33 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 20, 2012

Classification
Accident

Cause
Turbulence

Airline
Compass Airlines

Flight number
CP-5762

Departure
New York La Guardia, United States

Destination
Houston Intercontinental, United States

Aircraft Registration
N607CZ

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-170

ICAO Type Designator
E170

A Compass Airlines Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N607CZ performing flight CP-5762/DL-5762 from New York La Guardia,NY to Houston Intercontinental,TX (USA), was approaching Houston at 6000 feet when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing injuries to 10 occupants. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 26L about 7 minutes later. Three of the 10 injured were taken to a hospital.

The FAA reported 10 occupants received unknown injuries, three were transported to a hospital.



Metars:
KIAH 202053Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT080 33/18 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP113 T03330178 58013
KIAH 201953Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW060 34/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP119 T03440178
KIAH 201853Z 36008KT 10SM FEW045 34/17 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03390167
KIAH 201753Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW040 32/17 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP125 T03170172 10333 20239 58003 $
KIAH 201653Z COR VRB05KT 10SM FEW035 32/18 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP128 T03220178 $
KIAH 201553Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW025 31/22 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP128 T03060217 $
KIAH 201453Z 25006KT 10SM CLR 28/23 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02830233 58003
Aircraft Registration Data
Registration mark
N607CZ
Country of Registration
United States
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Aircraft Model / Type
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ICAO Aircraft Type
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Main Owner
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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Aug 20, 2012

Classification
Accident

Cause
Turbulence

Airline
Compass Airlines

Flight number
CP-5762

Departure
New York La Guardia, United States

Destination
Houston Intercontinental, United States

Aircraft Registration
N607CZ

Aircraft Type
Embraer ERJ-170

ICAO Type Designator
E170

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