# NTSB Accident DCA98MA045
> **Douglas DC-9-32** · 1998-05-07 · CALHOUN, GA, USA · SERS
## 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.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=DCA98MA045) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*