Accident · 2016-01-03
What the record says
- Event date
- 2016-01-03
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- EMBRAER ERJ 170 100 SE (N643RW)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- SHUTTLE AMERICA CORP Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- SHUTTLE AMERICA CORP
Probable cause
an encounter with turbulence resulting in a serious injury to a flight attendant.
Source: NTSB case DCA16CA041Flight 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 | 34 | Class 1 (2015-07-06) | 8,534 total · 6,239 in this make/model |
| Co-pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 35 | Class 1 (2015-08-31) | 8,300 total · 1,300 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.