Accident · 2011-09-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2011-09-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- Serious injury
- Aircraft
- BOEING 737-823 (N804NN)
- Operating rule
- Part 121
- Operator
- AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC. Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- AMERICAN AIRLINES INC
Probable cause
The in-flight encounter with clear air turbulence, which resulted in an injury to a cabin attendant.
Source: NTSB case ERA11CA511Flight 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 | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 52 | Class 1 (2011-09-09) | 6,262 total · 2,104 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.