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April 28, 2023 · Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G500 · N507GD
Dulles, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Dulles, VA
Aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace GVII-G500 (2022)
Tail Number
N507GD
Operator
General Dynamics
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
ERA23LA212
The flight attendant reported that after informing the flight crew that the cabin was secure, she was making her way back to her seat when the flight began to take off. During the takeoff the flight attendant fell and was seriously injured. The flight continued to its destination where the flight attendant was checked by medical personnel. She then elected to return to the airport of origin, and once there was transported to the hospital where it was discovered that her ankle was fractured. Following the accident, the operator modified their procedures to require that the flight deck crew verify that cabin crew are seated prior to taxi.
NTSB Probable Cause
The initiation of the takeoff while before the flight attendant had returned to her seat, which resulted in a serious injury during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The flight attendant reported that after informing the flight crew that the cabin was secure, she was making her way back to her seat when the flight began to take off. During the takeoff the flight attendant fell and was seriously injured. The flight continued to its destination where the flight attendant was checked by medical personnel. She then elected to return to the airport of origin, and once there was transported to the hospital where it was discovered that her ankle was fractured. Following the accident, the operator modified their procedures to require that the flight deck crew verify that cabin crew are seated prior to taxi.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWashington Dulles Internationa (0nm N)
Runway19C
Runway Length11500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream Aerospace GVII-G500
Tail NumberN507GD
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorGeneral Dynamics
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PW814GA · Turbofan · 15429 | P&W Canada · PW814GA · Turbofan · 15429
Seats16
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total4
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class · None
Crew 2Serious
Crew 3Age 52 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 10 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 1100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 52 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time09:52
Weather SourceWFAC