On 5 December 2021, an Airbus A359-900 crew encountered a very brief episode of unexpected clear air turbulence associated with visible signs of convective weather in the vicinity. Not having had prior warning, the senior cabin crew member fell and was seriously injured. The investigation concluded that the risk of turbulence prevailing for the location and season as the end of daylight approached was greater than perceived by the pilots, despite their familiarity with the local area and its weather. The investigation further concluded that releasing the cabin crew from their previously secured positions had been inappropriate.
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On 5 December 2021 an Airbus A359-900 (F-HNET) being operated by Air Caraïbes Atlantique on a scheduled international passenger flight from Paris Orly to Cayenne encountered a very brief turbulence as it descended though approximately 7,000 feet in day VMC whilst close to but clear of cloud but in the vicinity of convective activity. The cabin crew were carrying out routine duties having been given explicit clearance to do so by the captain.
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