American Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Device Fire Amidst Rising Lithium Battery Concerns
American Airlines flight diverted after passenger’s device catches fire, and it’s a situation that, frankly, has a lot of us thinking about the batteries we carry around every day. It sounds like the flight crew handled it with practiced efficiency, using those special fireproof bags, diverting the plane, and ultimately getting everyone on the ground safely. We hear about these incidents more and more, it’s a reminder of the potential risks we live with, and the rapid growth of these powerful, compact batteries we depend on, especially in the age of travel.
Speaking of frequent occurrences, according to new FAA data, these lithium-ion battery fires on US flights are happening almost twice a week.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood