Casualties unknown

Flight Attendant Falls and Breaks Arm While Checking Crew Rest Area During Pushback (N865DA)

Atlanta, GA, US

On July 12, 2007, a Boeing 777-232 (registration N865DA) operated by Delta Air Lines Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Atlanta, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight attendant's inadvertent misstep on a ladder and falling during pushback resulting in serious injuries. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Aircraft registered N865DA
Aircraft registered N865DA. Photo: Cassiopeia sweet / Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

During pushback, a flight attendant fell down narrow stairs after securing the crew rest area, breaking her arm in three places. The aircraft was towed back to the gate.

Incident Overview

During pushback, a flight attendant was contacted by the lead flight attendant who asked if the crew rest area was secure. The attendant confirmed it was secure and then visually checked again, discovering the door was ajar. Concerned that a passenger may have entered the area, she went over and climbed the stairs to inspect the rest area.

On her way down, she believes she misplaced a foot on the narrow stairs and fell, breaking her arm in three places. After a few seconds, she got up and contacted the lead flight attendant, who then informed the captain. As a result, the aircraft was towed back to the gate.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070911X01360. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.