Accident · 2012-06-12
What the record says
- Event date
- 2012-06-12
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737-724 (N16709)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- UNITED AIRLINES, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- UNITED AIR LINES INC
Probable cause
the flight crew's penetration of a rapidly developing thunderstorm cell in an area of forecasted convective activity. The serious injuries were the result of a misunderstanding between the captain and cabin crew regarding the potential for turbulence.
Source: NTSB case DCA12LA091Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 58 | Class 1 (2012-04-23) | 25,200 total · 5,324 in this make/model · 17,550 as PIC · 240 last 90 days |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Flight instructor | Airplane | 39 | Class 1 (2012-04-10) | 11,300 total · 4,713 in this make/model · 1,230 as PIC · 197 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.