BOEING 767 424ER
Newark, NJ — June 17, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA14CA124 |
| Event ID | 20140624X40942 |
| Location | Newark, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.67639, -74.18278 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 767 424ER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 12 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.
Full Narrative
While preparing meal service in the forward galley a flight attendant (FA) was pulling meal boxes from the oven when a hot liquid splashed from a container onto her left hand. The FA treated the burn with ice and burn cream from the first aid kit and she continued to work the remainder of the flight.
The crew reported the flight was smooth with no turbulence at the time of the event. After landing, the FA proceeded to the United Airlines medical clinic where she was diagnosed with a 2nd degree burn covering an area estimated to be approximately 1 inch by 3 inches on her left hand.
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.