Air Europa Flight 045
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 EC-MTI, the aircraft involved in the accident. | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 1 July 2024 |
| Summary | In-flight turbulence, under investigation |
| Site | Natal, Brazil |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Boeing 787-9 |
| Operator | Air Europa |
| Registration | EC-MTI |
| Flight origin | Madrid–Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain |
| Destination | Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Passengers | 325 |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 40 |
| Survivors | All |
On 1 July 2024, an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, operating as Air Europa Flight 045, on a scheduled international passenger flight from Madrid to Montevideo, experienced strong turbulence. The aircraft later diverted to Greater Natal International Airport, Brazil.[1] 40 passengers were injured with 10 hospitalized.[2]
Aircraft[edit]
The aircraft involved was a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, registered as EC-MTI with serial number 62169, that was first delivered in 2018. The aircraft was equipped with two Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-D3 engines.[3] At that time of the accident, the plane was carrying 345 people.[citation needed]
Accident[edit]
While cruising above the Atlantic Ocean at 36,000 ft. The plane was rocked by severe turbulence, which made passengers hit the ceiling, as well as a man who was pulled to the roof. The plane diverted to Natal, Brazil.[4]
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30". www.bbc.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ Deliso, Meredith; Castano, Aicha El Hammar (2 July 2024). "40 people injured after Air Europa flight experiences heavy turbulence, diverted to Brazil". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Accident Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner EC-MTI, Monday 1 July 2024". asn.flightsafety.org. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "'Hooked to the roof': Severe turbulence injures up to 30 passengers". NZ Herald. 2 July 2024. Archived from the original on 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
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