Incident Overview
During a flight, the aircraft encountered turbulence. At the time, a passenger was standing in the rear aisle and fell, resulting in a fractured leg. The seat belt sign had been illuminated for the entire flight, and the captain had directed the flight attendants to terminate in-flight service.
Passenger Actions
Prior to the turbulence, the injured passenger asked a flight attendant if he could smoke. The flight attendant directed him to go to the rear of the cabin to find a seat in the smoking section. However, the passenger could not locate a suitable seat and elected to stand in the aisle instead.
Flight Attendant Actions
Both flight attendants were occupied with securing the galley and were not aware that the passenger was standing in the aisle. The turbulence occurred while the passenger was standing, leading to the fall and subsequent fracture.
Safety Considerations
The seat belt sign remained on for the entirety of the flight, and in-flight service had been terminated as a precaution against turbulence. The incident highlights the risks associated with passengers not complying with crew instructions regarding seat belt usage.