A laptop fire incident on board American Airlines led to an emergency evacuation of passengers at San Francisco Airport. The crew's quick response and compliance with safety rules helped avoid serious consequences.
Danger on board
Unexpected smoke in the cabin
On On American Airlines flight 2045, preparing to take off from San Francisco to Miami, an emergency occurred. Suddenly, the cabin of the aircraft filled with smoke, causing panic among passengers and crew members.
Smoke source
It turned out that the cause of the smoke was a bag with a laptop located in the rear of the plane. Fortunately, the aircraft had not yet left the runway, which made it possible to quickly respond to the situation.
Aftermath of the incident
As a result of the incident, three people received minor injuries during the evacuation. One of the victims was taken to a medical facility for further examination and assistance.
Airline response
American Airlines said flight attendants acted professionally and quickly removed the dangerous bag from the cabin. All passengers were evacuated. The airline apologized for the inconvenience and expressed gratitude to the staff for their competent actions in an emergency situation.
Electronic Devices Rules
American Airlines requires laptops to be carried in carry-on baggage only. In this case, the battery capacity should not exceed 100 Wh. In special cases, upon agreement with the carrier, two additional batteries of the same capacity are allowed. Similar restrictions were introduced throughout the late 2000s after the risks associated with high-power lithium batteries were realized.
Extinguishing Li-Ion Batteries
Firefighters have confirmed that the fire was caused by a lithium-ion laptop battery. To eliminate such fires, it is recommended to immerse the device in water, which was done by the fire brigade in this case.
Glossary
- American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the United States
- San Francisco - a city on the west coast of the United States, California
- Miami - a city in the southeastern United States, Florida
- Lithium-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in electronic devices
- Wh (Watt-hour) is a unit of energy measurement often used to indicate the capacity of batteries
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Natalie
Wow! It's good that the crew reacted quickly. I can imagine how scared the passengers were 😱 I wonder what brand the laptop was?
Hans
What a horror! And I'm just about to fly next week. Now I’ll be nervous about my laptop 😅 Natalie, I think they don’t specifically name the brand so as not to create panic.
Sophia
Guys, the main thing is that everyone is alive! Although three victims is sad. Hans, don't worry, just check the battery before the flight. By the way, I heard that some airlines already offer special fireproof bags for gadgets. Maybe it's worth purchasing?
Pedro
Sophia, great idea about the fireproof bag! 👍 I'll have to look for it. In general, maybe it’s time for airlines to install some kind of smoke detectors in the cabin? To immediately respond to such situations.
Igor
All these newfangled gadgets only create problems. Previously, we flew without laptops and nothing, everyone was alive. And now everyone is climbing on board with their own bomb. Ban them completely on airplanes, and that would be the end of it.
Natalie
Igor, well, you bent! 😄 There is nowhere without technology now. You just need to be careful and follow the rules. By the way, I didn’t know that there is a limit on battery power. I'll keep this in mind for my next flight.
Hans
I agree with Natalie. Technology is progress. Pedro, the idea with smoke detectors is great! I should write to American Airlines, maybe they’ll listen 😉
Sophia
But I’m thinking, maybe it’s worth reconsidering the rules for transporting electronics? For example, introduce mandatory checks of devices before boarding. Although this will probably slow down the process a lot... 🤔