BOMBARDIER INC CL-600-2B19

New York, NY — October 4, 2010

Event Information

DateOctober 4, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA11CA010
Event ID20101006X00507
LocationNew York, NY
CountryUSA
Coordinates40.77306, -73.87028
AirportLa Guardia Airport
Highest InjurySERS

Aircraft

MakeBOMBARDIER INC
ModelCL-600-2B19
CategoryAIR
FAR Part121

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
None52
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The passenger's loss of balance while deplaning.

Full Narrative

According to the airline's director of safety, the airplane arrived at the gate and the engines were shut down. While deplaning via the forward entry door stairs, a passenger lost her balance and fell to the ground. The passenger fractured her wrist as a result of the fall.

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.

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