EMBRAER EMB-145LR
Chicago, IL — December 29, 2012
Event Information
| Date | December 29, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA117 |
| Event ID | 20121231X42414 |
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.97976, -87.91042 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | EMBRAER |
| Model | EMB-145LR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 121 |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 49 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.
Full Narrative
Shortly after departure, the flight attendant began beverage service. She slipped on the main cabin door floor area and injured her left arm. The flight attendant was unable to perform her crew duties; however, an airline pilot, who was a passenger on the flight, assisted in maintaining cabin safety. The flight attendant reported that there was de-icing fluid on the floor of the floor which made the surface slippery. Deice fluid was present on the ramp areas surrounding the airplane.
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.