safety
Late weather radar detection leads to severe A320 turbulence injuries
An Air France A320 descending into Corsica struck unexpected hail and severe turbulence, causing bone fractures in three flight attendants and two passengers. French safety investigators determined the crew faced a high workload and had a benign forecast, which likely degraded their active weather radar monitoring and manual tilt adjustments. By the time the pilots spotted the rapidly building storm cell, they had no time to maneuver. This incident underscores the importance of continuous radar tilt management and remaining vigilant despite favorable weather forecasts.