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Laptop Battery Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures Passenger
An American Airlines flight landed safely after a laptop battery caught fire on board, injuring a passenger. The incident occurred during a flight to Dallas, causing a burn to the passenger.
23 Aug, 14:32 — 23 Aug, 20:19
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Fox NewsMixed1h ago
American Airlines flight lands safely after laptop battery catches fire on board; passenger injured
A passenger's laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398, filling the cabin with heavy smoke as crew used a thermal containment bag.
Read full article →jerusalem-postMostly Factual7h ago
Passenger burned after laptop computer catches fire aboard American Airlines flight to Dallas
The incident comes as the FAA continues to warn about the dangers lithium-ion rechargeable batteries pose to aircraft, including those found in laptops, cell phones, and other common devices.
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First report: jerusalem-post · 23 Aug, 14:32|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h
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