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| Date: | Sunday 29 August 2004 |
| Time: | 14:15 LT |
| Type: |  Embraer EMB-135KL |
| Owner/operator: | American Eagle Airlines |
| Registration: | N810AE |
| MSN: | 145525 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2001 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 6696 hours |
| Engine model: | Rolls-Royce AE3007A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 19 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Clyde, NY -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | Toronto-Pearson International Airport, ON (YYZ/CYYZ) |
| Boston-Logan International Airport, MA (BOS/KBOS) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While in cruise flight, the captain observed a storm about 25 to 50 miles ahead. He then made a cabin announcement to fasten seatbelts, and advised the flight attendant via interphone to take her seat. While on the phone, the airplane encountered turbulence, and the flight attendant fell to the floor. A beverage service cart subsequently fell on her legs, resulting in serious injury.
Probable Cause: An unexpected encounter with clear air turbulence.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD04LA050
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 25-Mar-2024 09:42 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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