PAX CELL PHONE CHARGER MELTED DOWN AT SEAT 31A. FLIGHT AND CABIN CREW COMPLETED SMOKE/ODOR QUESTIONAIRE. QUESTIONAIRE SENT TO GRP-TOMC-WIDEBODYUNITED.COM. CONFIRMED ODOR CAUSED BY PASSENGERS EUROPEAN APPLE LIGHTNING CHARGER AND CORD. ALL DAMAGE CONFINED TO CORD END OF CHARGER AND CORD, NO EVIDENCE OF HEAT DAMAGE ON PLUG SIDE OF CHARGING BLOCK. EU TYPE C CHARGER HAD TO HAVE BEEN PLUGGED INTO A TYPE A, B OR G ADAPTER TO FIT AIRCRAFT PLUG PROVIDING ADDITIONAL HEAT BARRIER BETWEEN CHARGER AND AIRCRAFT OUTLET. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT.
| Incident date | July 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Airline | CALA |
| Aircraft | BOEING 767322 |
| Registration | N643UA |
| Affected area | Cabin |
| Event type | Fumes or Odor |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: CALA fumes or odor report on 2026-07-23 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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