Incident Overview
On 10 October 2024 at 1800 UTC, an EMB-145EP aircraft (registration G-SAJK) operated a commercial passenger flight from Aberdeen Airport. The aircraft had no passengers on board and a crew of three. During the turn-around, a cabin crew member was removing the bin liner from the metal galley bin when a flight dispatcher handed them a document, causing a distraction. The metal bin dropped onto the crew member's foot, resulting in a bone fracture. The injured crew member did not depart on the subsequent flight and received medical attention. No damage to the aircraft was reported.
Aircraft and Crew Details
The EMB-145EP, manufactured in 1999 (serial number 145153), is powered by two Allison Ae 3007/A1/1 turbofan engines. The commander, aged 33, held an Airline Transport Pilot's License and had accumulated 1,831 total flying hours (1,371 on type), including 100 hours in the last 90 days and 48 hours in the last 28 days.
Injuries
One crew member sustained a serious injury (bone fracture). No passengers were on board.
Operator Response
To prevent reoccurrence, the operator plans to advise its cabin crew to use galley trolley bins instead of the galley fixed bin when disposing of waste.
Investigation Source
This article is based on information from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Bulletin 1/2025 (ref: AAIB-30442).