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October 21, 2015 · Boeing 757 223 223 · N183AN

Dallas, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 166 uninjured
Location
Dallas, TX
Aircraft
Boeing 757 223 223 (1999)
Tail Number
N183AN
Operator
American Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA16CA009

According to a company report, after boarding all other passengers, gate agents proceeded with boarding a quadriplegic passenger who required assistance and use of an aisle chair to be moved to his seat on the airplane. A seatbelt and additional belts across the passenger's chest were used to secure him in the aisle chair while moving him onboard. When the belts were removed in order to transfer the passenger from the aisle chair to the airplane seat the passenger slid to the floor. The passenger was then lifted into his seat by the gate agents. According to crew statements, after the gate agents left the airplane and the jetway had been retracted, a flight attendant (FA) observed that the passenger appeared to be injured and the crew requested emergency services. The passenger was transported to a hospital and diagnosed with a broken right tibia.

NTSB Probable Cause

the disabled passenger not being properly secured during the transfer from the aisle chair causing him to slide to floor and receive a serious injury.

Full Narrative

According to a company report, after boarding all other passengers, gate agents proceeded with boarding a quadriplegic passenger who required assistance and use of an aisle chair to be moved to his seat on the airplane. A seatbelt and additional belts across the passenger's chest were used to secure him in the aisle chair while moving him onboard. When the belts were removed in order to transfer the passenger from the aisle chair to the airplane seat the passenger slid to the floor. The passenger was then lifted into his seat by the gate agents. According to crew statements, after the gate agents left the airplane and the jetway had been retracted, a flight attendant (FA) observed that the passenger appeared to be injured and the crew requested emergency services. The passenger was transported to a hospital and diagnosed with a broken right tibia.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:56 CDT
Nearest AirportDallas / Ft Worth (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBoeing 757 223 223
Tail NumberN183AN
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorAmerican Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsRolls-Royc · RB.211 SERIES · Turbofan · 0 | Rolls-Royc · RB.211 SERIES · Turbofan · 0
Seats182 + 2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 166 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured166
Total167
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 53 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsUnknown
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data