What happened
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Encountered unexpected severe turbulence. Passenger in aisle at lavatory broke leg. Refused return seat. Belt light
As the FAA filed it
ENCOUNTERED UNEXPECTED SEVERE TURBULENCE. PASSENGER IN AISLE AT LAVATORY BROKE LEG. REFUSED RETURN SEAT. BELT LIGHT
NTSB investigation
The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.
Other reports on N4729U · 7
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
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