Incident Overview
Date: Friday 28 December 2001
Aircraft Type: Boeing 737-281 Adv.
Owner/operator: WestJet
Registration Number: C-FAWJ
Location: Thompson Airport, MB (YTH/CYTH) –
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Phase of Flight: Standing
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 89
Component Affected: Aircraft doorAircraft door
Category: Accident
A Boeing 737-281 operated by Westjet Airlines experienced a serious incident on the terminal apron. A flight attendant slipped and fell, resulting in serious injuries and hospitalization. The flight subsequently departed for Winnipeg, with the remaining crew members. Following investigation, company maintenance confirmed the door was functioning correctly and found no faults.A Boeing 737-281 operated by Westjet Airlines experienced a serious incident on the terminal apron. A flight attendant slipped and fell, resulting in serious injuries and hospitalization. The flight subsequently departed for Winnipeg, with the remaining crew members. Following investigation, company maintenance confirmed the door was functioning correctly and found no faults.
Description
The Boeing 737-281, operated by Westjet Airlines as flight WJA 103, was on the terminal apron being prepared for departure from Thompson. The stairs had been pulled back and a flight attendant was closing the left forward door when she slipped and fell from the aircraft to the apron. She sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. The flight later departed for Winnipeg with the remaining crew members. Following the accident, company maintenance inspected the door to confirm proper function and found no faults. Westjet has implemented changes to stair removal and door closing procedures to reduce the risk of a similar occurrence in the future.
Primary Cause
Slip and fall from aircraft to apron.Slip and fall from aircraft to apron.Share on:
