User:LeadSongDog/TAM Flight 8095
| Occurrence | |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2009 |
| Summary | Severe turbulence |
| Site | Pirassununga, São Paulo |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Airbus A330 |
| Operator | TAM |
| Registration | PT-MVN |
| Flight origin | Miami International Airport, USA |
| Destination | São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, Brazil |
| Passengers | 154 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 21[1] |
| Survivors | 154 (all) |
TAM Flight 8095 (JJ8095) was an Airbus A330 operating as a scheduled flight from Miami International Airport to São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport on May 25, 2009, which ran into severe turbulence while descending through 28,000 feet (8,500 m)[2] causing injuries to 21 occupants.[3] After the aircraft landed safely at 19:35 BRT, the injured were sent to the airport's EMS station and to various hospitals. As of May 28, 2009, three passengers remained hospitalized with injuries including fractured vertebrae, tibia, and femur.[4]
Flight details
[edit]According to passenger reports, some 30 minutes prior to landing, the fasten seat belt signs were suddenly turned on, and then the airplane made two sharp dives causing passengers that were not seated/not wearing seat belts to 'fly' and hit the cabin's ceiling.[5]
Investigation
[edit]The day after the incident, the Brazilian Air Force's CENIPA (Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Center) announced the start of an investigation.[6]
Compensation
[edit]As of May 27, 2009, the airline offered to pay all medical expenses from the incident. At least one passenger declared that he will pursue legal action against TAM.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "TAM diz que 21 passageiros se feriram durante turbulência em avião", Globo
- ^ "Acidentes 2009" (PDF) (in Portugese). CENIPA DIVISÃO DE INVESTIGAÇÃO E PESQUISA DE ACIDENTES AERONÁUTICOS.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ Brazilian jet from Miami hits turbulence, injuring 21, USA Today, 2009-05-26, retrieved 2009-05-28
- ^ TAM diz que três passageiros seguem hospitalizados após turbulência em voo, Globo.com, 2009-05-27, retrieved 2009-05-28 (in Portuguese)
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ TAM diz que 21 passageiros se feriram durante turbulência em avião, Globo.com, 2009-05-26, retrieved 2009-05-28 (in Portuguese)
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|accessdate=(help) - ^ Aeronáutica investiga turbulência em voo da TAM (in Portuguese), Globo.com, 2009-05-26, retrieved 2009-05-28
- ^ ‘Achei que o avião ia cair’, conta vítima de turbulência em voo em SP (in Portuguese), Globo.com, 2009-05-26, retrieved 2009-05-28
- ^ "Twenty-one injured as jet hits turbulence". The Age. Agence France Press. 27 May 2009.
[[Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in 2009]] [[Category:Aviation accidents and incidents in Brazil]] [[Category:Accidents and incidents involving airliners]] [[Category:Accidents and incidents involving the Airbus A330]]