DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-JEDM, 8 June 2006

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 June 2006
• Aircraft type: DHC-8-402 Dash 8
• Location: 30 miles north of Exeter Airport, Devon
• Registration: G-JEDM

DHC-8-402 Dash 8, G-JEDM

Summary:

The aircraft encountered severe turbulence whilst descending through cloud: the turbulence had not been forecast. The passengers were strapped into their seats in preparation for landing; however, the two cabin crew were still on their feet. During the turbulence, one of the cabin crew was lifted off his feet and landed heavily, breaking his right ankle.

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Published 10 December 2014