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July 17, 2024 · Airbus A320-232 · N633NK

Orlando, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 17, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 177 uninjured
Location
Orlando, FL
Aircraft
Airbus A320-232 (2014)
Tail Number
N633NK
Operator
Spirit Airlines
Injuries
Serious
NTSB Number
DCA24LA241

Spirit Airlines Inc. flight 1101 came to a sudden stop while taxiing to their gate at Orlando International Airport (ORD), Orlando, Florida, and a flight attendant (FA) sustained a serious injury. The flight crew was instructed to hold short of the ramp area due to another airplane occupying the alleyway to their assigned gate. Once the other airplane departed the alleyway flight 1101 could taxi to their gate. The flight crew reported multiple announcements were made reminding passengers to remain seated since they were not at the gate. Believing the cabin was secure, they began to taxi to the gate for parking. Shortly thereafter, they received a call from a FA indicating that there was a line at the aft lavatory and that the cabin was not secure. The captain applied the brakes and inadvertently brought the airplane to an abrupt stop. The flight crew then received a call advising them of multiple FA injuries. At the time of the event, FA-A and FA-D were assisting a passenger who was vomiting profusely. When the aircraft came to an abrupt stop, FA-A sustained an injury to her wrist, while FA-D was thrown to the floor and hit her head. Upon being notified of the injury, the flight crew requested to have emergency medical technicians (EMT) meet the aircraft at the gate. FA-A and FA-D were transported to local hospitals where one was diagnosed with a minor wrist injury and the other a serious head injury.

NTSB Probable Cause

The captain’s inadvertent aggressive application of the brakes during taxi which resulted in a sudden stop. Contributing to the accident was the flight attendants’ failure to notify the flight crew of the unsecure cabin.

Full Narrative

Spirit Airlines Inc. flight 1101 came to a sudden stop while taxiing to their gate at Orlando International Airport (ORD), Orlando, Florida, and a flight attendant (FA) sustained a serious injury. The flight crew was instructed to hold short of the ramp area due to another airplane occupying the alleyway to their assigned gate. Once the other airplane departed the alleyway flight 1101 could taxi to their gate. The flight crew reported multiple announcements were made reminding passengers to remain seated since they were not at the gate. Believing the cabin was secure, they began to taxi to the gate for parking. Shortly thereafter, they received a call from a FA indicating that there was a line at the aft lavatory and that the cabin was not secure. The captain applied the brakes and inadvertently brought the airplane to an abrupt stop. The flight crew then received a call advising them of multiple FA injuries. At the time of the event, FA-A and FA-D were assisting a passenger who was vomiting profusely. When the aircraft came to an abrupt stop, FA-A sustained an injury to her wrist, while FA-D was thrown to the floor and hit her head. Upon being notified of the injury, the flight crew requested to have emergency medical technicians (EMT) meet the aircraft at the gate. FA-A and FA-D were transported to local hospitals where one was diagnosed with a minor wrist injury and the other a serious head injury.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:16 EDT
Nearest AirportOrlando Intl (0nm NW)
Runway17L
Runway Length9001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAirbus A320-232
Tail NumberN633NK
Aircraft CategoryAir
OperatorSpirit Airlines
Operating RulePart 121
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsIae · V2527-A5 · Turbofan · 24800 | Iae · V2527-A5 · Turbofan · 24800
Seats188

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 177 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured177
Total179
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 188 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind170° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data