Accident Details
Date
Monday, August 18, 2014
NTSB Number
DCA14CA157
Location
Reykjavik, Iceland
Event ID
20140829X32709
Coordinates
58.000000, -30.000000
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
220
Total Aboard
221
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)
Name
UNITED AIRLINES INC
Address
ATTN: TREASURER WILLIS TOWER
233 S WACKER DR
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
IL 60606-7147
Country
United States
Analysis
According to flight attendant statements, a beverage cart toppled over as the flight attendant was maneuvering the fully loaded "lightweight" cart in the galley while the airplane was in cruise flight in smooth air. There were no reported malfunctions with the beverage cart. The flight continued to its intended destination and landed without further incident. The flight attendant was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with a broken left foot.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA14CA157