A B757's aft beverage was not locked down by catering prior to a ferry flight. On landing the cart traveled the length of the cabin striking and damaging the cockpit door.
Synopsis
A B757's aft beverage was not locked down by catering prior to a ferry flight. On landing the cart traveled the length of the cabin striking and damaging the cockpit door.
Narrative
This event occurred during a ferry flight. Although the maintenance requires all carts; etc.; to be secured; maintenance is not the last organization to be on the flight prior to departure. Catering came aboard the aircraft at departure time to remove carts from the previous flight. They placed empty carts on the aircraft and after doing so; I saw that the carts in first class were not secure and thus secured them. The First Officer spoke with the Caterer and told him to make sure the aft carts were secure and he said he would. After landing and applying the brakes; while still on runway; a very loud boom was heard and the closed cockpit door was broken and pushed in by a runaway cart. The cart had traveled all the way from the aft of a B757 to the front with great force; causing damage; and barely escaping injury. I suggest a ferry checklist leaving responsibility with cockpit crew to do a final secure check before embarking on a ferry flight rather than the current stand alone requirement of arming a door.
Second reporter narrative
When I got to the airplane I personally went to the back prior to departure and ensured that the rear galley was secure. As I finished locking carts into place and closing and locking all doors; catering arrived and informed me that all carts were to be removed. I told the caterer when he was finished to be sure everything was secured and all brakes were set on carts. He ensured me that he always does. I continued with my duties and the flight went off without a hitch until landing rollout.
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