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| Date: | Tuesday 14 October 1997 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-200 ? |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 43 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Over The Andes -
 Argentina
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The aircraft encountered strong turbulence when crossing the mountains. A passenger who was on her way to the lavatory fell and suffered an ankle fracture.
Sources:
ICAO
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2024 07:34 | ASN | Added |
| 30-Sep-2024 07:38 | ASN | Updated [Narrative, ] |
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