Summary
On August 27, 2014, a Embraer-empresa Brasileira De ERJ 170 200 LR (N204JQ) was involved in an accident near Columbus, OH. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, with 55 people uninjured out of 56 aboard.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.
According to flight attendant (FA) statements, the airplane was climbing to cruise altitude in smooth air. While preparing for meal service, a FA pulled out a beverage cart from its stowed position in the aft galley and it immediately toppled over onto the foot of another FA that was in area. The injured FA was unable to continue her duties and the flight diverted to a closer airport without further incident. The flight attendant was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with an open fracture of her right foot. There were no reported malfunctions or failures with the beverage cart.
This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA14CA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N204JQ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
the capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to flight attendant (FA) statements, the airplane was climbing to cruise altitude in smooth air. While preparing for meal service, a FA pulled out a beverage cart from its stowed position in the aft galley and it immediately toppled over onto the foot of another FA that was in area. The injured FA was unable to continue her duties and the flight diverted to a closer airport without further incident. The flight attendant was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with an open fracture of her right foot. There were no reported malfunctions or failures with the beverage cart.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA14CA155