29 Dec 2012: EMBRAER EMB-145LR — AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC

29 Dec 2012: EMBRAER EMB-145LR — AMERICAN EAGLE AIRLINES INC

No fatalities • Chicago, IL, United States

Probable cause

The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

Shortly after departure, the flight attendant began beverage service. She slipped on the main cabin door floor area and injured her left arm. The flight attendant was unable to perform her crew duties; however, an airline pilot, who was a passenger on the flight, assisted in maintaining cabin safety. The flight attendant reported that there was de-icing fluid on the floor of the floor which made the surface slippery. Deice fluid was present on the ramp areas surrounding the airplane.

Contributing factors

  • cause Effect on personnel

Conditions

Weather
VMC, vis 7sm

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