SERS · Douglas DC-9-32 · 1998-05-07 · CALHOUN, GA, USA
Event
NTSB number
DCA98MA045
Event ID
20001211X10040
Type
Accident
Date
1998-05-07
Location
CALHOUN, GA, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
85
Total aboard
87
Aircraft
Make
Douglas
Model
DC-9-32
Registration
N948VV
FAR Part
121
Engines
2
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The failure of the flight crew to maintain adequate separation from hazardous meteorological conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were: (1) the failure of AirTran Airlines to provide adequate crewmember training and guidance regarding hazardous weather encounters; (2) the failure of the flight crew to provide an adequate and timely briefing to the flight attendants regarding turbulence; and (3) the presence of hail and turbulence.