- Date
- May 22, 1982, 14:30 local (19:30 UTC)
- Place
- Memphis, TN
- Injuries
- 1 serious, 56 uninjured
- Damage
- No damage
- Phase of flight
- Enroute
- Aircraft
- N9356Douglas DC-9-15F
- Weather
- Visual (VMC) · Day
- Status
- Completed · report May 22, 1983
- Report
- Approved by Office Director
- FAA report
- 19820522027899I
- Case key
- 71657
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Sequence of events
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Analysis
Before takeoff, the aircrew received weather data that included a forecast for a severe thunderstorm watch. While en route, the captain elected to leave the seat belt sign on for the entire flight. The flight was routine until a descent was started into the destination. The captain stated that he was not receiving any radar returns, but based on his observation, he thought that the weather might become bumpy. He announced on the public address system that during the descent, choppy air may be encountered. He directed the flight attendants to discontinue cabin service, secure the cabin, and return to their stations. Also, he requested all passengers to remain seated with their seat belts securely fastened. The "a" flight attendant secured the galley and took her seat. However, the "b" flight attendant was going to her seat when turbulence was encountered. At that time, she lost her balance, hit the ceiling, and then landed on the floor with an injured neck and right foot.
Aircraft
- Registration
- N9356
- Reported as
- Douglas DC-9-15F
- Category
- Airplane
- Serial number
- 47086
- Airframe hours
- 38,442
- Engine
- P&W JT8D-7B, 14,000 lbs thrust, turbo jet
- Damage
- No damage
- Flight
- Part 121
- Operator
- Republic Airlines, Inc.
- Registered owner
- Republic Airlines, Inc.
- Departed
- Huntsville, AL
- Destination
- Memphis, TN
- Flight plan
- IFR
- Airport
- MEM · Memphis International
Flight crew
As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.
- Role
- Pilot
- Age
- 52
- Certificate
- Airline transport
- Airplane ratings
- Multi-engine land
- Instrument ratings
- Airplane
- Medical
- Class 1, Valid Medical--w/ waivers/lim
- Flight hours
- 19,561 total · 10,170 in this make and model · 225 in the last 90 days · 77 in the last 30 days · 3 in the last 24 hours
Weather
- Conditions
- Visual (VMC) · Day
- Wind
- 290° at 8 knots
- Visibility
- 2 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling
- 2,500 ft broken
- Temperature
- 156 °F
- Altimeter
- 30.00 inHg
- Observed at
- MEM
FAA reports on this event · 1
The FAA’s own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date.