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October 23, 1991 · Boeing 737-4B7 · N441US
Boston, MA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 91 uninjured
Location
Boston, MA
Aircraft
Boeing 737-4B7
Tail Number
N441US
Operator
Usair
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
NYC92LA018
THE BOEING 737 WAS ON LANDING ROLL WHEN A DOOR IN THE AFT GALLEY OPENED. A LIQUOR KIT ROLLED OUT TOWARD AN AFT FACING FLIGHT ATTENDANT WHO FENDED OFF THE KIT WITH HER LEFT HAND. HER HAND BENT REARWARD AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT RECEIVED A BROKEN WRIST. BOTH FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE AIRPLANE SAID THEY BELIEVED THE DOOR WAS LOCKED PRIOR TO LANDING. AFTER LANDING THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS WERE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN BY HAND AFTER IT WAS LOCKED. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE LATCHES WERE REPLACED AS A PRECAUTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
A LATCH FAILURE ON A DOOR IN THE AFT GALLEY WHICH ALLOWED A LIQUOR KIT TO ROLL FORWARD.
Full Narrative
THE BOEING 737 WAS ON LANDING ROLL WHEN A DOOR IN THE AFT GALLEY OPENED. A LIQUOR KIT ROLLED OUT TOWARD AN AFT FACING FLIGHT ATTENDANT WHO FENDED OFF THE KIT WITH HER LEFT HAND. HER HAND BENT REARWARD AND THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT RECEIVED A BROKEN WRIST. BOTH FLIGHT ATTENDANTS SEATED IN THE REAR OF THE AIRPLANE SAID THEY BELIEVED THE DOOR WAS LOCKED PRIOR TO LANDING. AFTER LANDING THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS WERE ABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AGAIN BY HAND AFTER IT WAS LOCKED. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE LATCHES WERE REPLACED AS A PRECAUTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:07 EDT
Nearest AirportLOGAN (0nm)
Runway4
Runway Length7860 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-4B7
Tail NumberN441US
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorUsair
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe · CFM56 · Turbofan
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 91 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured91
Total92
Crew 1First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time20:50
Weather SourceWFAC