N619AE

Unknown
Serious

EMBRAER EMB-145LRS/N: 145101

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 29, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN13CA117
Location
Chicago, IL
Event ID
20121231X42414
Coordinates
41.979757, -87.910421
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
49
Total Aboard
50

Probable Cause and Findings

The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
EMBRAER
Serial Number
145101
Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
EMB-145LRE145
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
55
FAA Model
EMB-145LR

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AMERICAN AIRLINES INC
Address
1 SKYVIEW DR
MD 8B369
City
FORT WORTH
State / Zip Code
TX 76155
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA117