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May 23, 2015 · Airbus Industrie A320 212 212 · N334NW
Atlanta, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 146 uninjured
Location
Atlanta, GA
Aircraft
Airbus Industrie A320 212 212 (1992)
Tail Number
N334NW
Operator
Delta Air Lines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA15CA125
After completing her pre-takeoff safety check of the cabin, the flight attendant (FA) sat down in the jumpseat but reported that her lap buckle was stuck under the seat bottom and so was unable to secure her harness during the takeoff roll. After takeoff and in the initial climb, the FA stood up to release the buckle from the seat bottom and then before she was able to buckle her seatbelt, was thrown from her seat onto the galley floor injuring her side. The FA was assisted back to her seat and was unable to complete her duties. The flight returned to the departure airport where emergency medical technicians met the plane. The injured FA was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with two fractured ribs.
NTSB Probable Cause
the flight attendant's failure to secure her lap belt and shoulder harness prior to the takeoff that resulted in her being thrown from her jumpseat shortly after takeoff.
Full Narrative
After completing her pre-takeoff safety check of the cabin, the flight attendant (FA) sat down in the jumpseat but reported that her lap buckle was stuck under the seat bottom and so was unable to secure her harness during the takeoff roll. After takeoff and in the initial climb, the FA stood up to release the buckle from the seat bottom and then before she was able to buckle her seatbelt, was thrown from her seat onto the galley floor injuring her side. The FA was assisted back to her seat and was unable to complete her duties. The flight returned to the departure airport where emergency medical technicians met the plane. The injured FA was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with two fractured ribs.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:41 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus Industrie A320 212 212
Tail NumberN334NW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorDelta Air Lines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan | Cfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan
Seats179
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 146 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured146
Total147
Crew 1Age 60 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 56 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 9 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.30 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC