18.10.2025 15:41
On the Air China flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Seoul, a fire broke out due to the spontaneous ignition of lithium batteries in a passenger's luggage. The cabin crew quickly intervened and brought the fire under control. The aircraft was redirected to Shanghai Pudong Airport as a safety measure, preventing a potential disaster.
A fire broke out on Air China's CA139 passenger flight due to a battery in the cabin. It caused a major panic while in the air during the Hangzhou–Seoul flight.
THE CABIN CREW'S QUICK INTERVENTION PREVENTED A TRAGEDY
Initial investigations revealed that the flames were caused by the spontaneous ignition of a lithium battery in a passenger's luggage. The cabin crew quickly intervened and brought the fire under control.
THE PLANE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING
The aircraft was diverted to Shanghai-Pudong Airport as a safety measure, preventing a possible disaster. No injuries were reported in the incident.