BOEING 767 432ER
Atlanta, GA — June 29, 2015
Event Information
| Date | June 29, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DCA15CA146 |
| Event ID | 20150701X91338 |
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.75035, -84.39021 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BOEING |
| Model | 767 432ER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NR |
| Weather | Unk |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
the flight attendant inadvertently slipped off a worn tread descending the crew rest ladder.
Full Narrative
On June 29, 2015 about 0230 eastern daylight time, a flight attendant experienced a serious injury aboard Delta Air Lines flight 74, a Boeing 767, N825MH. According to flight attendant (FA) statements, while in cruise flight with no turbulence, a FA was descending the ladder into the crew rest area when her foot slipped off a rung, twisting her right ankle. The FA continued her duties although her ankle had swelled and she was in pain. After landing, the FA was diagnosed with a broken right ankle. The FA reported that the tread was worn. The CFR Part 121 scheduled passenger flight was enroute from Atlanta, Georgia, to Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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.