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| Date: | Sunday 2 March 1997 |
| Time: | 06:55 LT |
| Type: |  Boeing 757-2Q8 |
| Owner/operator: | Mexicana Airlines |
| Registration: | N755AT |
| MSN: | 24965/438 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1992 |
| Engine model: | P&W PW 2040 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 202 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Chicago, IL -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | DURANGO (KDGO) |
| (KORD) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The flight crew had checked weather for the intended flight from Durango, Mexico, to Chicago, Illinois, including a briefing from an arriving pilot who warned of light to moderate turbulence. The airplane encountered clear air turbulence while descending from 26,000 feet to 20,000 feet which was described as severe. When the turbulence was encountered the flight crew and a flight attendant made an announcement for the passengers to return to their seats and shortly after that, the 'Fasten Seatbelt' sign was turned on. Two of the passengers sustaining serious injuries were occupying the lavatory at the time of the turbulence encounter.
Probable Cause: Clear air turbulence.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI97LA078
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
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| 12-Mar-2024 20:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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