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American Airlines reports laptop fire during DFW landing
USA Today • • business
Key Points:
- A laptop caught fire on American Airlines flight 2398 from Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth on August 21, prompting smoke reports during landing and emergency response upon arrival.
- The Airbus A321 carrying 133 passengers landed safely, and one passenger received medical treatment on site and was released.
- The pilot reported that four to five passengers might have been burned by the laptop fire, which was contained mid-aircraft by flight attendants using a thermal containment bag.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident, noting it is one of 55 lithium battery-related incidents involving passengers recorded through July 2026.
- American Airlines praised the crew's professionalism and swift action in managing the fire and ensuring passenger safety.
