# NTSB Accident DCA02MA029
> **McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30** · 2002-03-22 · int'l waters · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DCA02MA029
- **Event ID:** 20020322X00387
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-03-22
- **Location:** int'l waters
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 4
- **Uninjured:** 257
- **Total aboard:** 262
## Aircraft
- **Make:** McDonnell Douglas
- **Model:** DC-10-30
- **Registration:** N234NW
- **FAR Part:** 121
- **Engines:** 3
- **Damage:** MINR
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The flight attendant's injuries were a result of her unsecured lap belt and shoulder harness for undetermined reasons, and the oscillations of the airplane, which were caused by turbulence and large control column inputs by the first officer.  Contributing to the flight attendant's injuries was the failure of the flight crew and the lead flight attendant to follow company procedures regarding dissemination of turbulence information.

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