Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary DCA16CA008

Pound Ridge, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N383SW

BOEING 737 3H4

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

As a flight attendant (FA) was moving from the galley to the cabin to serve a tray of drinks, a cup of hot water fell off the tray and spilled onto her arm resulting in 2nd degree burns to her forearm and bicep, measuring about 1 inch by 2 inches, and separation of skin. The crew reported the flight encountered some light turbulence enroute but it was not determined if any was encountered at the time of the event.

Probable Cause and Findings

hot water spilled from a cup onto the flight attendant's arm resulting in a 2nd degree burn.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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