Narrative:

I was PF (pilot flying) on aircraft X from msp. After takeoff dispatch advised us of a reroute into msp for weather. Our new route took us north of a weather system that was passing southeast over msp. We had our weather radar on as we monitored the weather south of our position. Dispatch advised us to expect moderate turbulence below 10;000' for our approach into msp. The ca/pm (captain/ pilot monitoring) advised the passengers and fas (flight attendants) to expect turbulence during the descent and had the fas take their seats. We continued to monitor the weather with our radar and turned on continuous ignition for the descent. Approximately 35 minutes from landing ATC told us to expect moderate turbulence during the descent and on downwind to 30L. The ca/pm again advised the passengers and fas of the expected turbulence. ATC had us fly 190 KIAS for most of the descent and we had flaps 8 selected. Passing 10;000' in VMC conditions airspeed became challenging to manage with +/-15kt variations; at one point we abruptly lost 25kts and 300' in altitude. Both the ca/pm and I were forcefully pushed up against our restraints. I continued to manage the flight controls as the ca/pm managed the fcp (flight control panel). Again the ca/pm checked in with the fas to makes sure the fas and passengers were okay; they passengers and fas were fine. The ca/pm notified ATC of the severe turbulence and sent a quick ACARS message to dispatch. Upon being vectored to final and below 5000' we entered the weather and the air smoothed out. The ILS 30L approach to minimums and landing was conducted normally. Upon arrival at the gate the ca notified [operations control] and maintenance of the severe turbulence encounter and logged the event in the forms.[I would suggest a] training program on characteristics and how to differentiate light vs. Moderate vs. Severe turbulence.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: CRJ-900 flight crew reported encountering turbulence on descent.

Narrative: I was PF (Pilot Flying) on Aircraft X from MSP. After takeoff dispatch advised us of a reroute into MSP for weather. Our new route took us North of a weather system that was passing southeast over MSP. We had our weather radar on as we monitored the weather south of our position. Dispatch advised us to expect moderate turbulence below 10;000' for our approach into MSP. The CA/PM (Captain/ Pilot Monitoring) advised the passengers and FAs (Flight Attendants) to expect turbulence during the descent and had the FAs take their seats. We continued to monitor the weather with our radar and turned on continuous ignition for the descent. Approximately 35 minutes from landing ATC told us to expect moderate turbulence during the descent and on downwind to 30L. The CA/PM again advised the passengers and FAs of the expected turbulence. ATC had us fly 190 KIAS for most of the descent and we had flaps 8 selected. Passing 10;000' in VMC conditions airspeed became challenging to manage with +/-15kt variations; at one point we abruptly lost 25kts and 300' in altitude. Both the CA/PM and I were forcefully pushed up against our restraints. I continued to manage the flight controls as the CA/PM managed the FCP (Flight Control Panel). Again the CA/PM checked in with the FAs to makes sure the FAs and passengers were okay; they passengers and FAs were fine. The CA/PM notified ATC of the severe turbulence and sent a quick ACARS message to dispatch. Upon being vectored to final and below 5000' we entered the weather and the air smoothed out. The ILS 30L approach to minimums and landing was conducted normally. Upon arrival at the gate the CA notified [Operations Control] and maintenance of the severe turbulence encounter and logged the event in the forms.[I would suggest a] training program on characteristics and how to differentiate light vs. moderate vs. severe turbulence.

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