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| Date: | Monday 22 December 1986 |
| Time: | 21:05 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-3B7 |
| Owner/operator: | USAir |
| Registration: | N369AU |
| MSN: | 23319/1250 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1986 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1236 hours |
| Engine model: | P&W JT8D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 136 |
| Aircraft damage: | Minor |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dublin, VA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | PIT |
| TPA | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
While Climbing to FL350 (35,000) USAir Flight 95 Encountered 'LIGHT CHOP,' So Crew Leveled at FL 310 (31,000) & Left the Seat Belt Sign on. They Inquired about Turbulence ahead. During Descent, The Aircraft encountered severe Turbulence. The captain declared an emergency & The descent was continued to FL200 (20,000) The Captain noted turbulence lasted Approximately 1.5 minutes Between FL270 (27,000) & FL210 (21,000) There were no clouds, The visibility (At night) was unlimited. The Flight Attendants were unrestrained, 1 was seriously injured & 3 received minor injuries.. A Segment was in effect which forecast moderate to severe turbulence Between FL240 (24,000) & FL350 (35,000) in an area west of the aircraft’s flight path. INV Showed an inconsistency in the dis- semination of center WX Advisories.
Sources:
1. NTSB Identification: ATL87LA046 at https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20001213X35305&key=1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Nov-2016 15:34 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Source] |
| 01-Aug-2023 09:07 | Thiscooldude123 | Updated [[Source]] |
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