NTSB Identification: NYC00LA097.
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Scheduled 14 CFR US AIRWAYS
Accident occurred Thursday, February 03, 2000 in BOSTON, MA
Probable Cause Approval Date: 11/29/2000
Aircraft: Boeing 737-300, registration: N397US
Injuries: 1 Serious,59 Uninjured.

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While in cruise flight, the airplane encountered turbulence, and the flight attendants returned to their seats. The turbulence continued, and a cart began to break free. A flight attendant attempted to push the cart with her foot, and suffered a fracture.

The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:

In flight encounter with turbulence.

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