Created Wednesday, Mar 23rd 2022 20:41Z, last updated Wednesday, Mar 23rd 2022 20:41Z
A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-GWRE performing flight
WS-3613 from Seattle,WA (USA) to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 62 people on board, was descending through 13,000 feet towards Calgary when the aircraft encountered unexpected severe turbulence. Although both flight crew were wearing shoulder harness and lap belt, both bumped their heads against the cockpit against the flight deck ceiling, the captain received injuries. A flight attendant struck the L1 door and received injuries, too. The aircraft continued for a safe landing about 15 minutes later.
The Canadian TSB reported the captain and the flight attendant received minor injuries, cabin crew and passengers were all wearing their seat belts, there were no injuries amongst the passengers. Maintenance performed a severe turbulence inspection without any findings and returned the aircraft to service.
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