FAA accident report · Boeing 727200 · Charleston, SC · March 19, 1987
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Three passengers were injured when the aircraft encountered clear air turbulence. They disregarded seat belt signs.
THREE PASSENGERS WERE INJURED WHEN THE AIRCRAFT ENCOUNTERED CLEAR AIR TURBULENCE. THEY DISREGARDED SEAT BELT SIGNS.