BOEING 737 3H4 near Pound Ridge, NY — 2015-10-09

Probable cause

hot water spilled from a cup onto the flight attendant's arm resulting in a 2nd degree burn.

NTSB narrative

As a flight attendant (FA) was moving from the galley to the cabin to serve a tray of drinks, a cup of hot water fell off the tray and spilled onto her arm resulting in 2nd degree burns to her forearm and bicep, measuring about 1 inch by 2 inches, and separation of skin. The crew reported the flight encountered some light turbulence enroute but it was not determined if any was encountered at the time of the event.

NTSB coding

• Cabin safety event · Enroute

Evidence available

• 2 docket documents

Docket documents2

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Flight Crew Statementsinterview

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