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December 29, 2012 · Embraer EMB-145LR · N619AE
Chicago, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 29, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 49 uninjured
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Embraer EMB-145LR
Tail Number
N619AE
Operator
American Eagle Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
CEN13CA117
Shortly after departure, the flight attendant stood up from her jumpseat to begin beverage service. She slipped in the main cabin door floor area and injured her left arm. The flight attendant was unable to perform her crew duties; however, an airline pilot, who was a passenger on the flight, assisted in maintaining cabin safety. The flight attendant reported that there was deicing fluid on the floor, which made the surface slippery. Deice fluid was present on the ramp areas surrounding the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The presence of deice fluid on the floor, which resulted in a slip hazard and an injury to the flight attendant.
Full Narrative
Shortly after departure, the flight attendant began beverage service. She slipped on the main cabin door floor area and injured her left arm. The flight attendant was unable to perform her crew duties; however, an airline pilot, who was a passenger on the flight, assisted in maintaining cabin safety. The flight attendant reported that there was de-icing fluid on the floor of the floor which made the surface slippery. Deice fluid was present on the ramp areas surrounding the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:32 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEmbraer EMB-145LR
Tail NumberN619AE
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAmerican Eagle Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royce · Turbofan | Turbofan
Seats50
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 49 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured49
Total50
Crew 1Age 54 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 28 C
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time02:51
Weather SourceWFAC