Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DCA13CA090

Flushing, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N208JQ

EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE ERJ 170-200 LR

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

According to flight attendant (FA) statements, as passenger boarding commenced, the B FA was pushing two galley carts simultaneously from the forward cabin to the rear of the airplane to assist with catering services. The B FA stated that the second cart stalled as it was being maneuvered over a transition strip between the carpeted cabin floor and the rubber matting floor in the aft galley and the cart tipped over onto her left foot. The FA was transported to a hospital for evaluation but due to excessive swelling, the extent of injury could not be determined. X-rays taken during a follow up visit indicated the FA had sustained a left foot fracture.

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight attendant's decision to move two galley carts simultaneously that resulted in the second cart tipping over onto her foot.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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