Power bank catches fire on Scoot flight
Thursday November 26th, 2025 The incident occurred on Scoot flight TR939 shortly after takeoff from Hong Kong. According to Scoot, the device produced a small flame before crew members extinguished it and isolated the power bank in a secure container. Footage later shared online showed cabin crew huddled around the device as it smouldered, while passengers reported a tense atmosphere during the descent.
Why a laptop forced a flight between London and Washington DC to divert
Wednesday November 19th, 2025 A United Airlines flight from London Heathrow to Washington Dulles was diverted to Dublin on 19 November. The diversion was a precaution after a passenger’s laptop slipped down the side of a business-class seat. The presence of lithium-ion batteries in laptops poses a fire risk if damaged or overheated, necessitating the unscheduled landing.
Smoke Forces Emergency Landing of GoJet Plane at South Bend Airport
Thursday November 13th, 2025 SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WOWO) — A passenger jet traveling from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Allentown, Pennsylvania was forced to make an emergency landing at South Bend International Airport Tuesday night after smoke was reported on board. The GoJet flight landed safely, and authorities confirmed that no passengers or crew were injured.
Plane lands safely after report of smoke in the cockpit at Merced Airport
Thursday November 13th, 2025 MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — A plane has safely landed at Merced Regional Airport after a report of smoke in the cockpit, Merced Fire says. Fire crews responded to a call around 7:40 a.m.
Qantas flight makes emergency landing with Liberal MPs on-board
Wednesday November 12th, 2025 A Qantas flight has been forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Adelaide. The Canberra-bound flight departed about 6.10am on Wednesday, but was only briefly in the air before the plane reportedly filled with smoke, forcing a return to Adelaide Airport.
Air India Delhi-Bengaluru Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Bhopal After Cargo Smoke Alert
Tuesday November 4th, 2025 Bhopal: An Air India A320 flight operating from Delhi (DEL) to Bengaluru (BLR) was forced to make an emergency landing in Bhopal late Monday night after pilots received warnings of smoke in both the cargo compartments. The flight, AI2487, landed safely at Raja Bhoj Airport after experiencing a technical snag at around 9 PM with 172 passengers onboard. Air India later issued a statement informing that its ground team is working to help and support th
Delta flight makes emergency landing at Melbourne Orlando International Airport
Tuesday November 4th, 2025 The airline said Flight 305, traveling from Fort Lauderdale to New York’s JFK Airport, was diverted due to reports of a smoky odor in the first class area of the cabin. The plane, an Airbus A321 carrying 170 people including the crew, was safely evacuated. Delta said maintenance teams were inspecting the aircraft.
Delta flight from MSP to Portland aborts takeoff due to aircraft fire
Sunday October 26th, 2025 ST. PAUL — A Delta Air Lines flight was forced to stop its takeoff from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport en route to Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, Oct.
Flight lands at Myrtle Beach airport after possible smoke in the cockpit, official says
Wednesday October 22nd, 2025 MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A commercial flight landed at Myrtle Beach International Airport after reporting possible smoke in the cockpit, an official says. MYR emergency response units were dispatched around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to their designated staging areas, a MYR official told WMBF News.
IndiGo Flight to Dimapur Escapes Catastrophe as Power Bank Erupts in Flames at Delhi Airport, Prompting Urgent Concerns Over Passenger Safety and Emergency Protocols
Monday October 20th, 2025 An IndiGo flight on its way to Dimapur escaped a catastrophe on the ground at Delhi Airport. Fire Department personnel extinguished the blatantly high-risk fire. Fire Department personnel’s swift response to the emergency complemented the fact that it was a situation that could have escalated considerably.