Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft involved was an EMB-145EP, registration G-SAJE, serial number 145442, manufactured in 2001. It was powered by two Allison Ae 3007/A1/1 turbofan engines. The flight was a commercial air transport (passenger) operation. On board were 3 crew members and 20 passengers. The commander, aged 26, held an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 3,045 total flying hours, of which 1,903 were on type. His recent flying experience included 193 hours in the last 90 days and 47 hours in the last 28 days.
Incident Description
On 10 December 2024 at 0930 UTC, shortly after departure from Edinburgh Airport, during the initial climb, the cabin crew member was released to commence duties. While moving near the front of the aircraft, the crew member slipped on what is believed to be de-icing fluid present on the floor, hurting an ankle. The crew member discussed the situation with the commander and was subsequently relieved from performing the in-flight drinks service. However, they remained able to perform safety duties, albeit with some discomfort.
Aftermath
Later, the cabin crew member was examined at a hospital, where the ankle was found to be fractured. The aircraft sustained no damage, and no other injuries were reported among crew or passengers. The commander reported the incident via the Aircraft Accident Report form. The investigation was conducted by the AAIB, as documented in Bulletin 3/2025 (AAIB-30552).