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October 17, 2012 · Boeing 737-3H4 · N625SW
Las Vegas, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 85 uninjured
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Aircraft
Boeing 737-3H4
Tail Number
N625SW
Operator
Southwest Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
WPR13CA016
Southwest Airlines personnel reported that, during cruise flight between Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Las Vegas, Nevada, a flight attendant who was conducting beverage service tripped over a passenger's leg that was protruding into the aisle. The flight attendant fell and felt pain in her left knee and foot. She did not resume her flight attendant duties during the flight. After landing she went to a local hospital, where medical personnel determined that she had a fractured metatarsal in her left foot. There were no mechanical difficulties or anomalies with the airplane during the flight, and the event was not related to turbulence.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Task environment-Physical workspace-Positioning/available space-Effect on personnel - C
Full Narrative
Southwest Airlines reported that during a flight from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Las Vegas, Nevada, while at cruise, a flight attendant that was conducting beverage service tripped over a passenger's leg that was protruding into the isle. The flight attendant fell and felt pain in her knee and foot. She did not resume her duties during the flight. After landing she self reported to a local hospital where it was determined that she had a metatarsal fractured in her left foot. There were no mechanical difficulties or anomalies with the airplane during the flight and the event was not related to turbulence.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 PDT
Nearest AirportLASVEGAS (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737-3H4
Tail NumberN625SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorSouthwest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsGe/Cfm · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan · 22000 | Ge/Cfm · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan · 22000
Seats149
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 85 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured85
Total86
Crew 1Age 58 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 51 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C
Altimeter29.73 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC