Incident at TORONTO / LESTER B. PEARSON INTL ON (CYYZ)
Summary
1993-07-30: The Canada 3000 Airlines Limited Airbus A-320 aircraft (C-GVXA) encountered severe turbulence that lasted 15-20 seconds. There were no weather radar returns that would indicate any turbulence. The Purser reported to the Captain that two (2) injuries had occurred (a Flight Attendant and a five month pregnant woman). The Captain contacted the company and asked for immediate medical assistance on landing at Toronto (LBPIA) (CYYZ). The flight crew then declared a medical priority in order to expedite arrival at Toronto. TIME - 2115Z. ACTION - PAX TSB IKO-PIA.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1993O0465 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1993-07-30 - 21:15 |
| Day or Night? | Day-time |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Aerodrome ID | CYYZ |
| Aerodrome Name | TORONTO / LESTER B. PEARSON INTL ON (CYYZ) |
| Geographic Location | Ontario, Canada, North America, Ontario Region, Toronto |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
| TSB Class of Investigation | |
| AOR Number | |
| Reported By | |
| Categories | Turbulence encounter,Other,Medical |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
|
|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | GVXA | Flightaware (Registration) | Flightaware (Tracking) | AvHerald |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Canada |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | CANADA 3000 AIRLINES LIMITED/ LIGNES AERIENNES CANADA 3000 LIMITEE (5687) Commercial |
| Make |
AIRBUS |
| Model | A320 212 |
| Year Built | |
| Engine Type | Turbo fan |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | Land |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Unknown |
| Damage | No Damage |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Events | Medical emergency,Declared emergency/priority,Weather - clear air turbulence (CAT)/turbulence |