Incident Boeing 737-7H4 (WL) N701VL,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 313706
 
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Date:Saturday 20 May 2023
Time:c. 21:00 UTC
Type:Silhouette image of generic B737 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Boeing 737-7H4 (WL)
Owner/operator:Avelo Airlines
Registration: N701VL
MSN: 36617/2491
Year of manufacture:2008
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Aircraft damage: None
Location:E of Florida -   United States of America
Phase: En route
Nature:Passenger - Scheduled
Departure airport:New Haven-Tweed Airport, CT (HVN/KHVN)
Destination airport:Fort Myers-Southwest Florida International Airport, FL (RSW/KRSW)
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Avelo Airlines flight XP357, a Boeing 737-7H4, encountered wake turbulence at FL360 while en route between New Haven-Tweed Airport, CT (HVN) and Fort Myers Airport, FL (RSW). Three crew members were injured.
The incident caused the airplane make uncommanded 45-degree roll and lose 300-400 feet in altitude.
The flight then diverted to Orlando International Airport (MCO) so the crew members could be evaluated by paramedics.

Sources:

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/3-flight-attendants-hurt-by-turbulence-during-avelo-airlines-flight-from-new-haven/3036500/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/faa-shares-new-details-on-bumpy-avelo-flight/3104054/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/3-flight-attendants-hurt-by-turbulence-during-avelo-airlines-flight-from-new-haven/ar-AA1bxupA
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/xp357#305eab72

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
24-May-2023 20:01 harro Added
24-May-2023 20:02 harro Updated
14-Sep-2023 16:17 harro Updated

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