Accident: Eurowings A319 near Berlin on Sep 9th 2019, turbulence causes injuries
By Simon Hradecky, created Monday, Sep 9th 2019 20:52Z, last updated Monday, Sep 9th 2019 20:52Z
An Eurowings Airbus A319-100, registration D-AKNL performing flight EW-8855 from Lamezia-Terme (Italy) to Berlin Tegel (Germany), was descending towards Berlin about 20 minutes prior to estimated landing when the crew illuminted the fasten seat belt signs and made the according announcement advising passengers to make their seat belts were fastened, when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing injuries to 3 cabin crew and 5 passengers. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Tegel's runway 26R. Emergency were awaiting the aircraft.
Emergency services reported there was one serious but not lift threatening injury and 7 minor injuries, 6 of the injured were taken to a hospital.
The airline reported the crew spotted clouds ahead and activated the fasten seat belt signs, then made the related announcement. While they were still making the announcment the aircraft already encountered turbulence.
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