Final 1 serious Aug 23, 2025

N805WA crash at Miami, FL

Mcdonnell Douglas Aircraft Co MD 83 — Turbulence encounter at Miami, FL

DateAug 23, 2025
Tail numberN805WA
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD 83 · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-83 · MD83
LocationMiami, FL
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 121 Pubf
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseDCA25LA312

Probable cause

An encounter with convective turbulence during descent that resulted in a serious injury to a flight attendant.

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