Pilot Debrief

AIRBUS A330 323 near Seattle, PO — 2014-03-17

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Date
2014-03-17
Location
Seattle, PO, USA
Aircraft
AIRBUS A330 323
Registration
N803NW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

the flight attendant inadvertently tripping over a passenger's foot that was protruding into the aisle, which resulted in the flight attendant fracturing her foot.

NTSB narrative

About four hours after departure on an international flight, and while over the Pacific Ocean, a flight attendant tripped and fell over a passenger's extended foot while walking down the aisle. The flight attendant was unable to continue her duties due to a swollen and painful foot. During a follow up examination, the flight attendant was diagnosed with a fractured foot.

NTSB coding

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