SERS · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · 1997-07-25 · ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO
Event
NTSB number
NYC97LA155
Event ID
20001208X08497
Type
Accident
Date
1997-07-25
Location
ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
3
Uninjured
320
Total aboard
324
Aircraft
Make
McDonnell Douglas
Model
DC-10-30
Registration
N831LA
FAR Part
121
Engines
3
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Failure of the aft flight attendant to secure her seat belt. Related factors were turbulence in clouds, and the flight attendant not receiving the crew briefing.