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October 9, 2015 · Boeing 737 3H4 3H4 · N383SW
Pound Ridge, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 147 uninjured
Location
Pound Ridge, NY
Aircraft
Boeing 737 3H4 3H4 (1994)
Tail Number
N383SW
Operator
Southwest Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA16CA008
As a flight attendant (FA) was moving from the galley to the cabin to serve a tray of drinks, a cup of hot water fell off the tray and spilled onto her arm resulting in 2nd degree burns to her forearm and bicep, measuring about 1 inch by 2 inches, and separation of skin. The crew reported the flight encountered some light turbulence enroute but it was not determined if any was encountered at the time of the event.
NTSB Probable Cause
hot water spilled from a cup onto the flight attendant's arm resulting in a 2nd degree burn.
Full Narrative
As a flight attendant (FA) was moving from the galley to the cabin to serve a tray of drinks, a cup of hot water fell off the tray and spilled onto her arm resulting in 2nd degree burns to her forearm and bicep, measuring about 1 inch by 2 inches, and separation of skin. The crew reported the flight encountered some light turbulence enroute but it was not determined if any was encountered at the time of the event.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBoeing 737 3H4 3H4
Tail NumberN383SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorSouthwest Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsCfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan | Cfm Intl. · CFM56 SERIES · Turbofan
Seats159
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 147 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured147
Total148
Crew 1Age 56 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 36 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT