Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's luggage strap that was protruding into the isle.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On February 26, 2012, about 1036 coordinated universal time, Delta Air Lines flight 143, a Boeing 767-432ER, N829MH, one flight attendant received serious injuries while delivering meal service. The flight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121 as a scheduled international passenger flight from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt, Germany to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan.
According to flight crew statements, about one hour and thirty minutes into the flight while the airplane was in cruise, one of the flight attendant tripped over a passenger's bag during meal service and received a serious injury as a result of the fall.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA12CA045