# Buffet/galleys

- Type: NTSB finding subsection
- Path: [Aircraft](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01) › [Aircraft systems](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/0102) › [Equipment/furnishings](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/010225) › Buffet/galleys
- NTSB code: 01022530
- Cases: 6
- In the probable cause: 5
- Fatal cases: 0
- All cases: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022530/cases.md
- Cases with it in the probable cause: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022530/cases.md?cause=1
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022530

## Cases per year (in the probable cause / all)

- 2008: 0 / 1
- 2012: 1 / 1
- 2013: 1 / 1
- 2014: 2 / 2
- 2025: 1 / 1

## Defining events in these cases

- [Cabin safety event](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/110): 3 cases
- [Evacuation](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/460): 1 cases
- [Runway excursion](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/300): 1 cases
- [Fire/smoke (non-impact)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/150): 1 cases

## Aircraft models (registry)

- [Boeing 737-7H4](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-7h4): 2 cases
- [Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW](https://openairdocs.org/model/embraer-erj-190-100-igw): 1 cases
- [Canadair CL-600-2A12](https://openairdocs.org/model/canadair-cl-600-2a12): 1 cases
- [Boeing 737-524](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-737-524): 1 cases

## Other findings in the same cases

- [Training, general](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/04031000) (Organizational issues): 1 cases
- [Between groups/organizations](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/04025020) (Organizational issues): 1 cases
- [Air quality/dust/smoke](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03041025) (Environmental issues): 1 cases
- [Crosswind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034040) (Environmental issues): 1 cases
- [Aircraft control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063040) (Personnel issues): 1 cases
- [Use of policy/procedure](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063032) (Personnel issues): 1 cases
- [Incomplete action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041040) (Personnel issues): 1 cases
- [Illness/injury](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02012010) (Personnel issues): 1 cases
- [Crosswind correction](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062030) (Aircraft): 1 cases
- [Directional control](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01062020) (Aircraft): 1 cases

## Newest cases

- [NTSB DCA25LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA308), Aug 31, 2025: Airbus Canada BD500 (C-GYLQ), Denver, CO, no damage. Probable cause: Unidentified burned debris in an aft galley oven, which generated smoke and odor in the cabin and led to an air turnback and subsequent evacuation, during which a serious injury occurred.
- [NTSB DCA14CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA120), Jun 17, 2014: Boeing 737 7H4 (N968WN), Dallas, TX, no damage. Probable cause: A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking handle was raised, which resulted in 2nd and 3rd degree burns.
- [NTSB DCA14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14CA035), Jan 9, 2014: Boeing 737 7H4 (N966WN), Nashville, TN, no damage. Probable cause: A buildup of pressure in the coffee filter package resulting in the release of hot coffee and grounds when the potlocking lever was raised, which resulted in 2nd degree burns.
- [NTSB ERA13CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA147), Feb 24, 2013: Embraer ERJ 190-100 IGW (N164HQ), Tunica, MS, no damage. Probable cause: The cabin attendant's failure to follow published guidance and checklists before and during landing.
- [NTSB CEN12IA662](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA662), Sep 21, 2012: Canadair CL-600 Challenger (N125PS), Denver, CO, incident, no damage. Probable cause: The internal failure of the galley heater mat’s thermostat, which resulted in an overheat condition.
- [NTSB DCA09MA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09MA021), Dec 21, 2008: Boeing 737-524 (N18611), Denver, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The captain’s cessation of right rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane, about 4 seconds before the excursion, when the airplane encountered a strong and gusty…

NTSB has coded findings and defining events since 2008; earlier cases used its older occurrence and cause codes and aren't counted.

Findings: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings.md. Defining events: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events.md. Phases of flight: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases.md. Every investigation, filtered by finding, event, phase, state, year or model: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md (for example ?state=MI&fatal=1).

NTSB's definitions: Accident and incident, 49 CFR 830.2 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-VIII/part-830/subpart-A/section-830.2), CICTT occurrence categories (PDF) (https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/data/Documents/datafiles/OccurrenceCategoryDefinitions.pdf), CICTT phases of flight (PDF) (https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/data/Documents/datafiles/PhaseofFlightDefinitions.pdf), and NTSB coding manual, before 2008 (PDF) (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). NTSB publishes no definitions for its findings, only their names.

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