Incident Overview
Date: Sunday 27 May 2001
Aircraft Type: Airbus A340-300
Owner/operator: Lufthansa
Location: en route –
ÿ Unknown country
Phase of Flight: Unknown
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left footLeft foot
Category: Accident
An aircraft commander sustained a fracture in his left foot during a rest period during a flight, preventing the landing and necessitating a return.An aircraft commander sustained a fracture in his left foot during a rest period during a flight, preventing the landing and necessitating a return.
Description
The responsible aircraft commander injured his left foot during rest time in Dallas. The return flight initially commenced without issue. However, during the flight, the foot became so swollen that the commander was unable to continue for the landing.
Primary Cause
Fracture in left foot during rest period.Fracture in left foot during rest period.Share on:
