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Accident to the Airbus A320 registered N103US operated by US Airways on 14/05/2017 en route [Investigation led by NTSB / United States of America]

Blessure d'un personnel de cabine lors d'une turbulence sévère en descente

Responsible entity

United States - NTSB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the authorities of the United States of America :

During descent into PHL, the flight encountered severe turbulence. The number 3 flight attendant was thrown against the jumpsuit, injuring his hand. The flight landed safety and the flight attendant was taken to a nearby hospital. X-rays taken of the flight attendant's left hand show that the hand is broken. The flight attendant's hand was splinted and he was released from the hospital.