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| Date: | Sunday 21 June 1998 |
| Time: | 18:50 |
| Type: |  Boeing 747SP-44 |
| Owner/operator: | South African Airways (SAA) |
| Registration: | ZS-SPB |
| MSN: | 21133/282 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Frankfurt Airport -
 Germany
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | |
| FRA | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
During approach the aircraft deviated to avoid thunderstorms. radar then showed the aircraft well clear of any thunderstorms. The "fasten seat belt" signs were switched on, when it became apparent that the aircraft would not clear the tops of the cloud.
The aircraft then experienced severe turbulence in cloud with sharp, violent, up and down draughts for 2 to 3 s at fl 210 (2 100 ft). Some pax and cabin crew members were thrown around. Normal power setting were maintained at an IAS of 320 kt.
Sources:
ICAO
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 26-Sep-2024 15:07 | ASN | Added |
| 26-Sep-2024 17:03 | Anon. | Updated [Total occupants, Location, Destination airport, Narrative, ] |
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