Accident · 2011-10-19

NTSB case ERA12CA044 · BOEING 767-2B7 · Part 121

What the record says

Event date
2011-10-19
Event type
Accident
Highest injury level
Serious injury
Aircraft
BOEING 767-2B7 (N253AY)
Operating rule
Part 121
Operator
US AIRWAYS INC Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report)
US AIRWAYS INC

Probable cause

The passenger's lack of compliance with the illuminated seatbelt sign, which resulted in her injury during a turbulence encounter.

Source: NTSB case ERA12CA044

Flight 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.

RoleCertificateInstrument ratingAgeMedicalFlight hours
Check pilotAirline transport pilot / Flight instructor / Flight engineerAirplane51Class 1 (2011-09-07)14,301 total · 1,917 in this make/model · 6,200 as PIC · 130 last 90 days
PilotAirline transport pilot / Flight engineerAirplane63Class 1 (2011-09-06)24,130 total · 1,142 in this make/model · 11,712 as PIC · 0 last 90 days

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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