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American Airlines flight lands safely in Dallas after laptop battery catches fire
Flight attendants contained the device using a thermal containment bag before the aircraft landed, and the FAA has opened an investigation.
The short version
- American Airlines Flight 2398 from Atlanta landed safely at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport after a passenger's laptop battery caught fire in the cabin.
- Flight attendants placed the smoking device inside a thermal containment bag, and the aircraft taxied to the gate where emergency responders met the plane.
- One passenger was treated at the scene and released, while the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
Key facts
- American Airlines Flight 2398, an Airbus A321 traveling from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, experienced an in-flight laptop battery fire during its approach.[Fox News]
- Flight attendants extinguished or contained the smoking device using an onboard thermal containment bag.[Fox News]
- The aircraft landed safely at approximately 6:55 p.m. local time and taxied under its own power to the gate, where it was met by emergency medical personnel.[Fox News]
- According to American Airlines and airport officials, one passenger received medical treatment at the scene and was released.[Fox News]
- The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed it is investigating the incident.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- Air traffic control audio indicated the pilot initially reported four to five passengers may have suffered burns, though airline and airport officials confirmed only one passenger was treated at the scene.[Fox News]