Probable cause
the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's foot that was protruding into the aisle, which resulted in the flight attendant fracturing her foot.
NTSB analysis
About four hours after departure on an international flight, and while over the Pacific Ocean, a flight attendant tripped and fell over a passenger's extended foot while walking down the aisle. The flight attendant was unable to continue her duties due to a swollen and painful foot. During a follow up examination, the flight attendant was diagnosed with a fractured foot.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for DCA14CA083 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Mar 17, 2014
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Seattle, PO
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 1
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Airbus A330 323
- N-number
- N803NW
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2003
- Operating rule
- Part 121 (airline)
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