Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 September 2018
Aircraft Type: Boeing 777-333ER
Owner/operator: Air Canada
Registration Number: C-FNNW
Location: NE of Nova Scotia –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: En route
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Cabin Rest AreaCabin Rest Area
Category: Accident
A Boeing 777-300 aircraft operated by Air Canada experienced a cabin crew member falling during a cruise flight from Paris to Montral. The crew member sustained a serious injury and was diverted to Halifax. The flight continued to its destination.A Boeing 777-300 aircraft operated by Air Canada experienced a cabin crew member falling during a cruise flight from Paris to Montral. The crew member sustained a serious injury and was diverted to Halifax. The flight continued to its destination.
Description
A Boeing 777-300 aircraft operated by Air Canada, was conducting flight AC871 from Paris/Charles de Gaulle, France (LFPG) to Montral/Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl, QC (CYUL). During cruise flight, a cabin crew member was exiting the overhead crew rest area and fell, sustaining a serious injury. Doctors on board provided medical attention. The flight crew declared a PAN PAN and diverted to Halifax/Stanfield Intl, NS (CYHZ). The cabin crew member was met by medical staff and was sent to the hospital. The flight continued on to destination.
Primary Cause
Cabin crew member falling during a cruise flight.Cabin crew member falling during a cruise flight.Share on:
