No fatalities

27 Aug 2014: EMBRAER-EMPRESA BRASILEIRA DE ERJ 170 200 LR 200LR — SHUTTLE AMERICA CORP — Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH, United States
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A beverage cart toppled over onto a flight attendant's foot during climb, causing an open fracture. The flight diverted to a nearby airport for medical assistance.

Incident Overview

According to statements from flight attendants, the aircraft was climbing to cruise altitude in smooth air. A flight attendant was preparing for meal service and pulled a beverage cart from its stowed position in the aft galley. The cart immediately toppled over, landing on the foot of another flight attendant who was in the area.

Injuries and Response

The injured flight attendant was unable to continue her duties. The flight crew decided to divert to a closer airport, where the flight attendant was transported to a hospital. She was diagnosed with an open fracture of her right foot. The diversion and landing were completed without further incident.

Beverage Cart Condition

There were no reported malfunctions or failures with the beverage cart. The cart was functioning normally before the incident, and no mechanical issues were identified.

Contributing factors

Capability exceeded