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While taxiing for takeoff the flight crew of a B737 had to stop abruptly to avoid tug pulling baggage carts; the driver of which was apparently distracted and failed to take evasive action only at the last moment. Three flight attendants were injured in the stop and had to be replaced to seek medical attention.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1155440 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201403 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ORD.Airport |
| State Reference | IL |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | B737-500 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Taxi |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Flying Captain |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 220 Flight Crew Total 15000 Flight Crew Type 10000 |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 260 Flight Crew Total 5800 Flight Crew Type 400 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Conflict Ground Conflict Critical Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Other / Unknown Ground Event / Encounter Vehicle |
Narrative:
After pushback we received a taxi clearance. After we began to move; we noticed a tug heading right for us. It appeared that they did not see us. I had to stop quickly. We contacted the cabin crew to assess the situation; and were informed of a flight attendant injury needing medical assistance. We informed ramp tower of the incident; and requested a gate return with medical assistance. We returned to the gate; and were then informed that a second and third flight attendant had been injured. The people were given medical attention; and eventually replaced.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: While taxiing for takeoff the flight crew of a B737 had to stop abruptly to avoid tug pulling baggage carts; the driver of which was apparently distracted and failed to take evasive action only at the last moment. Three flight attendants were injured in the stop and had to be replaced to seek medical attention.
Narrative: After pushback we received a taxi clearance. After we began to move; we noticed a tug heading right for us. It appeared that they did not see us. I had to stop quickly. We contacted the cabin crew to assess the situation; and were informed of a flight attendant injury needing medical assistance. We informed Ramp Tower of the incident; and requested a gate return with medical assistance. We returned to the gate; and were then informed that a second and third Flight Attendant had been injured. The people were given medical attention; and eventually replaced.
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