1995-01-27: Boeing 737-2H4 — Dallas, TX

Casualties unknown • Dallas, TX, US

Probable cause

THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS' LACK OF SUPERVISION OF DEPLANING PASSENGERS. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF SUPERVISION BY ACCIDENT VICTIMS MOTHER.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

WHILE DEPLANING PASSENGERS, A FOUR-YEAR-OLD BOY EXITED THROUGH THE GALLEY SERVICING DOOR AND FELL THROUGH A NINE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE AIRPLANE AND THE CATERING TRUCK. THE BOY'S MOTHER HAD HER ARMS LOADED WITH ANOTHER CHILD, A CARRY-ON BAG, A DIAPER BAG, AND HER PURSE. THREE OF THE CREW MEMBERS WERE HELPING HER WHEN THE CHILD FELL.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1995-01-27 Boeing 737-2H4 accident near Dallas, TX?

WHILE DEPLANING PASSENGERS, A FOUR-YEAR-OLD BOY EXITED THROUGH THE GALLEY SERVICING DOOR AND FELL THROUGH A NINE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE AIRPLANE AND THE CATERING TRUCK. THE BOY'S MOTHER HAD HER ARMS LOADED WITH ANOTHER CHILD, A CARRY-ON BAG, A DIAPER BAG, AND HER PURSE. THREE OF THE CREW MEMBERS WERE HELPING HER WHEN…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1995-01-27 involved a Boeing 737-2H4, registration N71SW, at Dallas, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS' LACK OF SUPERVISION OF DEPLANING PASSENGERS. A FACTOR WAS LACK OF SUPERVISION BY ACCIDENT VICTIMS MOTHER.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X02869. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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