Embraer EMB-135KL accident near Clyde, New York, August 29, 2004
On August 29, 2004 at about 6:15 pm local time, a Embraer EMB-135KL, registered N810AE, was involved in an accident near Clyde, New York. It was flown under scheduled airline rules (Part 121). 1 person was seriously injured; 18 others were unhurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
An unexpected encounter with clear air turbulence.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 29, 2004 · about 6:15 pm local time
- Place
- Clyde, New York · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured; 18 others were unhurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Embraer EMB-135KL · all EMB-135KLs on the register
- Registration
- N810AE · registry record · serial 145525
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · scheduled airline rules (Part 121)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
While in cruise flight, the captain observed a storm about 25 to 50 miles ahead. He then made a cabin announcement to fasten seatbelts, and advised the flight attendant via interphone to take her seat. While on the phone, the airplane encountered turbulence, and the flight attendant fell to the floor. A beverage service cart subsequently fell on her legs, resulting in serious injury.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land
- Last flight review: May 1, 2004
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
Co-pilot
- Certificate: airline transport pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land
- Last flight review: February 1, 2004
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (without waivers/limitations)
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 6,696 hours
- Last inspection: continuous airworthiness programme, August 1, 2004; 60 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 46,517 lb
- Seats: 47
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Rolls-Royce AE3007A (turbofan); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Rolls-Royce 3007 (turbofan); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: CYYZ Toronto at 5:20 pm
- Destination: KBOS Boston MA
- Flight plan: IFR
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Sky: not recorded
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | 2 | ||
| Passengers | 16 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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