EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE ERJ 170 200 LR near Columbus, OH — 2014-08-27

Probable cause

the capabilities of the beverage cart were exceeded which resulted in the cart toppling over and fracturing the flight attendant's foot.

NTSB narrative

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.

NTSB coding

• Cabin safety event · Enroute-climb to cruise

Evidence available

• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Flight Attendant's Statementinterview