A310
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Communication Breakdown
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
General Physical Injury / Incapacitation
Aircraft
The cabin pressure auto control system regulator #1 failed and caused the aircraft to pressurize on the deck. A ramp worker opened the main cabin door and was struck in the face by the door violently opening.The #1 cabin pressure auto control system regulator failed closed.
A ramp member was injured when opening a cabin door of an A310 while the cabin was pressurized due to a regulator failure.