Summary
On June 17, 2014, a Boeing 767 424ER (N77066) was involved in an accident near Newark, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 12 people uninjured out of 13 aboard.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.
While preparing meal service in the forward galley a flight attendant (FA) was pulling meal boxes from the oven when a hot liquid splashed from a container onto her left hand. The FA treated the burn with ice and burn cream from the first aid kit and she continued to work the remainder of the flight.
The crew reported the flight was smooth with no turbulence at the time of the event. After landing, the FA proceeded to the United Airlines medical clinic where she was diagnosed with a 2nd degree burn covering an area estimated to be approximately 1 inch by 3 inches on her left hand.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA14CA124. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N77066.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A hot liquid splashed from a meal box onto the flight attendant's hand, resulting in a 2nd degree burn.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
While preparing meal service in the forward galley a flight attendant (FA) was pulling meal boxes from the oven when a hot liquid splashed from a container onto her left hand. The FA treated the burn with ice and burn cream from the first aid kit and she continued to work the remainder of the flight.
The crew reported the flight was smooth with no turbulence at the time of the event. After landing, the FA proceeded to the United Airlines medical clinic where she was diagnosed with a 2nd degree burn covering an area estimated to be approximately 1 inch by 3 inches on her left hand.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA14CA124