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American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after laptop fire injury
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- American Airlines Flight 2398 experienced a laptop battery fire onboard while approaching Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, prompting flight attendants to contain the fire using a thermal containment bag.
- The Airbus A321 landed safely at DFW around 6:55 p.m., where emergency personnel met the aircraft; one passenger received medical attention and was released.
- The flight, carrying 133 people, reported smoke from a customer's device during landing, with some passengers possibly suffering minor burns from the incident.
- The FAA is investigating the event, noting that lithium battery fires can result from thermal runaway caused by factors such as damage, overheating, or improper charging.
- Passengers described heavy smoke in the cabin and efforts to assist the affected laptop owner before the fire was contained.
