DCA12WA005

NTSB accident investigation · Boeing 777 · Putong, China · October 17, 2011

Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigation
Date
October 17, 2011, 12:06 local (12:06 UTC)
Place
Putong, China
Injuries
1 serious, 20 minor
Damage
No damage
Aircraft
9V-SYHBoeing 777
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
82190

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Factual narrative

On October 17, 2011, a Singapore Airlines B777-300, Singapore registration 9V-SYH, operating as a passenger flight between Shanghai, China and Singapore, encountered turbulence while in cruise flight about 10nm east of waypoint KARAN. One passenger was seriously injured, and five cabin crew and fifteen passengers experienced minor injuries. The airplane was not damaged. The accident is being investigated by the Singapore Ministry of Transport Air Accident Investigation Bureau. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13. All inquiries should be directed to the Singapore AAIB at the following: Air Accident Investigation Bureau of Singapore Changi Airport Post Office P.O. Box 1005 Singapore 918155 Website: http://www.mot.gov.sg

Aircraft

Registration
9V-SYH
Reported as
Boeing 777 (300)
Damage
No damage
Flight
Non-U.S., commercial
Operator
Singapore Airlines Ltd
Airworthiness certificate
Standard, Transport