737 turbulence investigation stresses fastening seat-belts

摘要

French investigators have reiterated that the only strategy to limit injury risk from turbulence is for passengers to keep seat-belts fastened while seated. Investigation authority BEA states that turbulence forecasting is not precise - able to provide only probabilities - and detection of clear-air turbulence is "not possible" with current onboard technology. BEA gave its verdict in its inquiry into a serious turbulence incident involving a Transavia Boeing 737-800 (F-GZHM) operating between Lyon and Tel Aviv on 13 February last year.