When you encounter turbulence, it usually pays to have taken the flight crew’s advice to KEEP YER FUCKIN’ SEAT BELT FASTENED EVEN WHEN THE SEAT BELT LIGHT IS OFF.
Inspectors found “no obvious damage” to the diverted plane’s exterior, Gregor said. They also found nothing wrong during a preliminary look at the plane’s interior. But Fergus said the incident would be a “front-burner item” for both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
NTSB, here’s a quick analysis: Yes, the dumb buggers had their seat belts unfastened or loosely fastened. That’ll be $1,000,000 in gold coins, kthxbai.