Smoke, flames, and flight diversion: Air China flight makes emergency landing after carry-on lithium battery ignites — video
An Air China flight to Seoul experienced an emergency landing in Shanghai after a passenger's lithium battery in a carry-on bag spontaneously ignited. The incident, which occurred mid-flight, saw flames and smoke erupt from an overhead compartment. Crew members responded swiftly with fire extinguishers, and all 160 passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
An Air China flight to Seoul experienced an emergency landing in Shanghai after a passenger's lithium battery in a carry-on bag spontaneously ignited. The incident, which occurred mid-flight, saw flames and smoke erupt from an overhead compartment. Crew members responded swiftly with fire extinguishers, and all 160 passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
