Southwest Flight 2392
Unexpected moderate turbulence injured four flight attendants during descent to Boston. One suffered a fractured foot; the Boeing 737-8 landed safely.
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LEVEL 3 Final report
Causes
Cabin safety in airline accidents
Official investigators identified cabin safety in 3 of the incidents we cover, from 2008 to 2026. Each account explains how it arose in that case. A shared topic does not mean the same cause.
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| Date | Flight | Aircraft | Location | Fatalities | Report status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 April 2026 | Southwest Flight 2392 | Boeing 737-8 | Providence, Rhode Island, during descent to Boston | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 2 February 2020 | Emirates Flight UAE216 | Airbus A380-861 | Above Trout Peak, Wyoming, Salt Lake City FIR, United States | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
| 25 July 2008 | Qantas 30 | Boeing Company 747-438 | South China Sea, about 475 km north-west of Manila | 0 | LEVEL 3 Final report |
Emirates Flight UAE216
Clear air turbulence above Wyoming injured a passenger in an aft lavatory. The GCAA final report recommended more accessible handholds and turbulence instructions.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report
Qantas 30
An oxygen cylinder burst through the fuselage over the South China Sea. The crew descended from 29,000 ft and diverted to Manila with all 369 occupants surviving.
Incident date:
LEVEL 3 Final report