Re:Laptop fire causes scare on American Airlines Flight
by benoau on Tuesday August 25, 2026 @01:07PM
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> The F.A.A. has verified 58 incidents in which a lithium battery led to smoke, fire or extreme heat on passenger or cargo flights as of mid-August. The majority of cases have involved battery packs, and a handful led to the flight being diverted from its intended destination.
Nightmare stuff.