BOEING 767 322
Reykjavik, AO — August 18, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 18, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA14CA157 |
| Event ID | 20140829X32709 |
| Location | Reykjavik, AO |
| Country | IC |
| Coordinates | 58.00000, -30.00000 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 767 322 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 220 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.
Full Narrative
According to flight attendant statements, a beverage cart toppled over as the flight attendant was maneuvering the fully loaded "lightweight" cart in the galley while the airplane was in cruise flight in smooth air. There were no reported malfunctions with the beverage cart. The flight continued to its intended destination and landed without further incident. The flight attendant was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken left 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.