AIRBUS A330 323
Seattle, PO — March 17, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA14CA083 |
| Event ID | 20140320X53321 |
| Location | Seattle, PO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.63425, -130.06940 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS |
| Model | A330 323 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 264 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's foot that was protruding into the aisle, which resulted in the flight attendant fracturing her foot.
Full Narrative
About four hours after departure on an international flight, and while over the Pacific Ocean, a flight attendant tripped and fell over a passenger's extended foot while walking down the aisle. The flight attendant was unable to continue her duties due to a swollen and painful foot. During a follow up examination, the flight attendant was diagnosed with a fractured foot.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.