Pilot Debrief

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-82(MD-82) near Chicago, IL — 2010-04-17

Final reportCEN10LA220
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Date
2010-04-17
Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-82(MD-82)
Registration
N461AA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The flight attendant's loss of balance resulting in a fall and a broken wrist.

NTSB narrative

According to the flight attendant, as she turned to walk to the galley, she tripped and fell, landing on her left hand. It was later found that she had fractured her wrist. There was no damage to the airplane and no injuries to the other crew or passengers on the flight.

NTSB coding

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