Power bank warning for passengers after fire on aircraft bound for Hong Kong
Experts have warned airline passengers to ensure their power banks are in good condition and from reputable brands before boarding flights, following an incident where a charging device allegedly caused a fire on a plane. The fire broke out on an Air Busan aircraft at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea as it was preparing for departure to Hong Kong. While investigations are still ongoing, local media reports suggest that a power bank stored in an overhead locker may have been the source of the fire.
The incident resulted in injuries to seven individuals, with one remaining hospitalized, as per the South Korean transport ministry. A total of 169 passengers and seven flight attendants and staff were safely evacuated using inflatable slides. This event underscores the importance of ensuring the safety of electronic devices on flights. Lo Kok-keung, a retired engineering professor, emphasized the need for passengers to check their power banks for signs of wear and avoid using older devices, which may have deteriorating internal components that could lead to short circuits.
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Experts have warned airline passengers to ensure their power banks are in good condition and from reputable brands before boarding flights, following an incident where a charging device allegedly caused a fire on a plane. The fire broke out on an Air Busan aircraft at Gimhae International Airport in South Korea as it was preparing for departure to Hong Kong. While investigations are still ongoing, local media reports suggest that a power bank stored in an overhead locker may have been the source of the fire.
The incident resulted in injuries to seven individuals, with one remaining hospitalized, as per the South Korean transport ministry. A total of 169 passengers and seven flight attendants and staff were safely evacuated using inflatable slides. This event underscores the importance of ensuring the safety of electronic devices on flights. Lo Kok-keung, a retired engineering professor, emphasized the need for passengers to check their power banks for signs of wear and avoid using older devices, which may have deteriorating internal components that could lead to short circuits.
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