Final 1 serious, 3 minor Aug 8, 2024

N542UW crash at Waycross, GA

Airbus A321-231 — Turbulence encounter at Waycross, GA

DateAug 8, 2024
Tail numberN542UW
AircraftAirbus A321-231 · Airbus A321 · A321
LocationWaycross, GA
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 121
Injuries1 serious, 3 minor
NTSB caseDCA24LA255

Probable cause

The aircraft’s encounter with convectively induced turbulence.

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