Hawkair DH8C near Terrace on Feb 4th 2014, turbulence injures flight attendant

A Hawkair de Havilland Dash 8-300, registration C-FIDL performing flight BH-1102 from Vancouver,BC to Terrace,BC (Canada) with 32 people on board, was descending towards Terrace when the aircraft went through some light turbulence prompting the flight crew to illuminate the fasten seat belt sign. When the aircraft descended through 11,000 feet the aircraft encountered severe turbulence for about 1-2 minutes, the autopilot disconnected, loose items in the cockpit lifted off. The flight attendant in the cabin impacted the cabin ceiling and fell back onto the floor and received injuries. The crew continued the flight for a safe landing at Terrace, the flight attendant was treated for minor injuries.

The Canadian TSB reported that due to the illuminated fasten seat belt signs there were no injuries amongst the passengers, the flight attendant however hit the ceiling and fell back onto the floor. The flight attendant was treated for minor injuries. There were clear skies, strong north easterly winds. Localized severe mechanical turbulence had been forecasted.

Metars:

CYXT 042000Z 05007KT 20SM SKC M08/M23 A3071 RMK SLP416

CYXT 041900Z 05009G15KT 20SM SKC M09/M24 A3073 RMK SLP421

CYXT 041800Z 05008KT 20SM SKC M09/M24 A3072 RMK SLP420

CYXT 041700Z 06007KT 20SM SKC M11/M23 A3071 RMK SLP417

CYXT 041600Z 04010KT 15SM SKC M11/M23 A3069 RMK SLP409

CYXT 041500Z 04008KT 15SM SKC M11/M23 A3068 RMK SLP406

CYXT 041400Z 10005KT 360V100 15SM SKC M11/M23 A3068 RMK SLP404