A388, en-route, southeast of Mumbai India, 2014

A388, en-route, southeast of Mumbai India, 2014

Summary

On 18 October 2014, an Airbus A380 descending at night over north east India unexpectedly encountered what was subsequently concluded as likely to have been Clear Air Turbulence after diverting around convective weather. Although seat belt signs were already on, a flight deck instruction to cabin crew to be seated because of the onset of intermittent light to moderate turbulence was completed only seconds before the sudden occurrence of a short period of severe turbulence. Two unrestrained passengers and two of the cabin crew sustained serious injuries. There were other minor injuries and also some cabin trim impact damage.

Description

On 18 October 2014, an Airbus A388-841 (9V-SKJ) being operated by Singapore Airlines on a scheduled passenger flight from Singapore Changi to Mumbai was in night VMC when a sudden and brief period of severe turbulence occurred during descent at FL 150. Two passengers and two members of the cabin crew sustained serious injuries and a number of other passengers sustained minor injuries. Medical assistance on arrival was requested through the airline's handling agent but ATC were not advised. Damage was caused to parts of the cabin trim.

Investigation

The Air Accident Investigation Bureau of India classified the event as an Accident and delegated the conduct of the Investigation to the Singapore Air Accident Investigation Bureau. Relevant data from both the CVR and FDR were downloaded and used to assist the Investigation and ATC radar recordings were also available.

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