Incident at Moncton Flight Information Region (FIR)
Summary
2010-02-08: Widespread severe turbulence was reported at most altitudes above 28,000 ft. Applicable TOPPS and south with the worst being off the south coast of Nova Scotia approximately between Halifax (CYHZ) and Sydney (CYQY). DLH427, Airbus A330-300, enroute from Philadelphia (KPHL) to Frankfurt (EDDF), at 31,000 ft. reported a turbulence related altitude deviation of +/- 600 ft. There were no other aircraft in the vicinity. Nil TSB.
Details
| CADORS Number | 2010A0116 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Occurred At | 2010-02-05 - 20:30 |
| Day or Night? | Day-time |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Aerodrome ID | |
| Aerodrome Name | |
| Geographic Location | Canada, North America, Atlantic Region, Moncton Flight Information Region (FIR) |
| TSB Occurrence Number | |
| TSB Class of Investigation | |
| AOR Number | 115954-V1 |
| Reported By | NAV CANADA |
| Categories | Turbulence encounter |
| Events |
Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
|
|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT (1298) Commercial |
| Make |
AIRBUS |
| Model | A330 342 |
| Year Built | |
| Engine Type | Turbo fan |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | Land |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | DLH427 |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Cruise |
| Damage | No Damage |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Weather - clear air turbulence (CAT)/turbulence |