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| Date: | Saturday 20 May 2023 |
| Time: | c. 21:00 UTC |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-7H4 (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | Avelo Airlines |
| Registration: | N701VL |
| MSN: | 36617/2491 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2008 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | E of Florida -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | New Haven-Tweed Airport, CT (HVN/KHVN) |
| Fort Myers-Southwest Florida International Airport, FL (RSW/KRSW) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Avelo Airlines flight XP357, a Boeing 737-7H4, encountered wake turbulence at FL360 while en route between New Haven-Tweed Airport, CT (HVN) and Fort Myers Airport, FL (RSW). Three crew members were injured.
The incident caused the airplane make uncommanded 45-degree roll and lose 300-400 feet in altitude.
The flight then diverted to Orlando International Airport (MCO) so the crew members could be evaluated by paramedics.
Sources:
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/3-flight-attendants-hurt-by-turbulence-during-avelo-airlines-flight-from-new-haven/3036500/
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/investigations/faa-shares-new-details-on-bumpy-avelo-flight/3104054/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/3-flight-attendants-hurt-by-turbulence-during-avelo-airlines-flight-from-new-haven/ar-AA1bxupA
https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/xp357#305eab72
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-May-2023 20:01 | harro | Added |
| 24-May-2023 20:02 | harro | Updated |
| 14-Sep-2023 16:17 | harro | Updated |
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