Aviation safety investigations & reports
Boeing Co 747-400, VH-ANA
Investigation number:
200005031
200005031
Status: Completed

Summary
The pilot in command of the Boeing 747 reported that while cruising at flight level 380 the aircraft encountered clear air turbulence. Although the weather forecast indicated active thunderstorms within 110 NM of the track being flown, turbulence was not forecast nor was there any indication, either visually or via the radar, that turbulence was imminent. The seat belt sign was not illuminated at the time, nor was it required to be illuminated.
Cabin crew reported that a passenger sustained a suspected broken ankle while exiting a lavatory. Another passenger, who was waiting to enter a lavatory, sustained a suspected sprained ankle. There were no other reports of injuries.
General details
Date: | 27 October 2000 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 0440 hours UTC | ||||
Location (show map): | 796 km S Guam, Aero. | ||||
State: | International | ||||
Release date: | 28 May 2001 | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Report status: | Final | Highest injury level: | Serious |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | The Boeing Company | |
---|---|---|
Aircraft model | 747 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-ANA | |
Serial number | 24062 | |
Type of operation | Air Transport High Capacity | |
Damage to aircraft | Nil | |
Departure point | Sydney, NSW | |
Destination | Osaka, JAPAN |
Injuries
Crew | Passenger | Ground | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Serious: | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Total: | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |