Narrative:

In a holding pattern for over 30 minutes the number 1 flight attendant called the captain asking if we could prepare for landing but he said no! The back of the aircraft was already experiencing significant turbulence; but we did as we were told! Then on approach captain says prepare; then we were at a loss; because we found it difficult to stand easily. During this time we made a very fast pass through the cabin; being tossed around into seats; coming off the ground; as we made this preparation; then we hit wind shear; which caused the aircraft tail to experience many changes in attitude! During this time I strained my back! At this time I am experiencing moderate pain; and it hurts to sit! After landing I had to leave my jumpseat and door to attend to many passengers who were sick and vomiting. This was probably the worst turbulence I have ever experience for an extended period of time!

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: A Flight Attendant reported the Captain failed to address their needs regarding cabin management while holding in turbulence awaiting a landing. The reporter suffered some back trauma while attempting go conduct safety checks as directed by the Captain prior to landing.

Narrative: In a holding pattern for over 30 minutes the number 1 Flight Attendant called the Captain asking if we could prepare for landing but he said no! The back of the aircraft was already experiencing significant turbulence; but we did as we were told! Then on approach Captain says prepare; then we were at a loss; because we found it difficult to stand easily. During this time we made a very fast pass through the cabin; being tossed around into seats; coming off the ground; as we made this preparation; then we hit wind shear; which caused the aircraft tail to experience many changes in attitude! During this time I strained my back! At this time I am experiencing moderate pain; and it hurts to sit! After landing I had to leave my jumpseat and door to attend to many passengers who were sick and vomiting. This was probably the worst turbulence I have ever experience for an extended period of time!

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.