A loose trolley strikes a traveller on the head as it moves down the aisle

A passenger aboard American Airlines flight 2566 was injured when a food trolley became dislodged and struck them on the head mid-flight. The incident took place on September 28, as the flight was en route from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Rhode Island.

According to reports, the trolley, which had been secured in the galley, became loose and was propelled down the aisle, hitting the victim. The 21-year-old Airbus A321 aircraft, previously operated by US Airways, was carrying passengers at the time of the incident. While the passenger sustained a head injury, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that the injury is considered “minor.”

The FAA further confirmed that the flight landed safely at T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, at 10:30 pm, where the injured passenger received medical attention. However, the FAA has not disclosed the identity of the person involved.

A representative from American Airlines commented, “During landing at Providence (PVD) on September 28, a galley cart on American Airlines flight 2566 inadvertently came loose. Two customers were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation, and our team has been in contact with those affected to apologise.”

Food trolleys are typically secured with brakes, galley latches, and sometimes behind locked doors to prevent such incidents. The airline has assured passengers that safety remains a top priority, and they are reviewing the situation to prevent a recurrence.