NTSB Investigation Underway After Passenger Death During Severe Turbulence

As part of the probe, NTSB officials are looking at the pitch trim of the Bombardier Challenger CL30.

Monday, March 06, 2023 at 01:55 PM ET

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NTSB investigating a possible trim issue aboard a business jet after the aircraft encountered severe turbulence, resulting in the death of a passenger. [Credit: Shutterstock]

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Federal authorities are investigating a business jet (Bombardier Challenger CL30) incident on March 3 where severe turbulence caused one passenger fatality.
The flight, en route from New Hampshire to Virginia, diverted to Connecticut, and a possible trim issue is under investigation alongside flight data and weather conditions.
The NTSB is leading the inquiry, expecting a preliminary report in two to three weeks, utilizing information from the flight data and cockpit voice recorders.
The article defines "severe" turbulence as causing large, abrupt changes and momentary loss of control, and notes a separate recent severe turbulence incident on a Lufthansa flight injured seven passengers.

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Federal transportation authorities are investigating a possible trim issue aboard a business jet after the aircraft encountered severe turbulence, resulting in the death of a passenger.

According to the FAA, around 4 p.m. on March 3, the Bombardier Challenger CL30 with three passengers and two crew members on board, was flying from Dillant-Hopkins Airport (KEEN) in Keene, New Hampshire, to Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) in Virginia when it encountered severe turbulence. The crew diverted to Bradley Field, Windsor Locks (KBDL) in Connecticut. One of the passengers was fatally injured during the incident.