Accident · 2016-10-05

NTSB case DCA17CA005 · BOEING 737-8H4 · Part 121

What the record says

Event date: 2016-10-05
Event type: Accident
Highest injury level: Serious injury
Aircraft: BOEING 737-8H4 (N8324A)
Operating rule: Part 121
Operator: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, CO. Operator named in NTSB report
Operated by (per NTSB report): Southwest Airlines

Probable cause

the flight attendant losing her balance as she was removing her carry-on baggage resulted in her falling against an arm rest causing the serious injury.

Source: NTSB case DCA17CA005

Flight crew

No flight-crew details recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event.

Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.

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