2018-11-08
C-FEJF, an Embraer ERJ 170-200 aircraft operated by Sky Regional Airlines, was performing flight SKV7634 from Montreal/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (CYUL), QC to New York/La Guardia (KLGA), NY with 4 crew members and 77 passengers on board. During cruise flight approximately 210 nm North of KLGA, in the vicinity of Saranac Lake, NY, the aircraft experienced severe turbulence.
All passengers were seated at the time of the event, but the aircraft experienced violent shaking and banked to the side. Once the aircraft returned to wings level, the flight crew was able to confirm that no passengers had been injured, however both cabin crew members sustained minor injuries.
Emergency medical services (EMS) was requested upon arrival at KLGA, and both cabin crew members were released after examination. The flight crew were relieved for the return leg back to CYUL.
Following an inspection by the operator’s maintenance, the aircraft was returned to service.