B737 Undifferentiated or Other Model
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Type 1672
Physiological - Other
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Physical Injury / Incapacitation
Aircraft; Human Factors
While we were boarding passengers I had asked the Captain if I could use his iPad charger so I could charge my iPad. When I went to plug in the iPad charger which is approved; I felt a jolt or electrical shock go up my forearm. I immediately pulled my arm back and felt the muscles in my fore arm tense up and my fingers curled up and I couldn't move my hand or fingers initially. We called the Chief Pilot and notified him of the situation and it was decided I should call who I believe was Med Link; but I'm not sure. A Flight Manager came down and helped me with my belongings as I was now off the trip. We decided to have EMT's come and Med Link cleared me to deadhead home so I could see my general Doctor. The EMTs also felt that it was fine for me to fly home as well as I was able to move my fingers; hand and arm after they checked me out.
A B737 First Officer received an electrical shock when he plugged an iPad charger into aircraft power. The shock was sufficient to temporarily paralyze his arm and finger muscles. He was removed from the trip.