Incident Overview
During a flight that had experienced light to moderate turbulence for most of its duration, the seat belt sign remained illuminated and multiple public address announcements advised passengers to remain seated with belts fastened. At the time of the incident, the turbulence had subsided and the ride was smooth, but the seat belt sign stayed on. A 70-year-old male passenger occupying seat 23C rose from his seat and began walking toward the aft lavatory. A cabin attendant instructed him to return to his seat unless a visit to the lavatory was absolutely necessary.
Passenger Details
The passenger, who uses two artificial legs, did not comply with the cabin attendant's instruction and continued to the aft galley area. While there, he fell and sustained a fractured hip. The crew did not specify the precise cause of the fall, but the passenger's artificial legs may have been a contributing factor.
Crew Actions
Following the fall, the crew sought medical advice via radio through Med Link. After consulting with a physician, it was decided that the aircraft would continue to its intended destination without diversion. No further details on the passenger's condition were provided. The incident occurred without any reported injuries to other passengers or crew members.