Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports
A laptop fire on an American Airlines flight prompts an emergency landing and possible passenger injuries.
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Source diversity sample: WSB-TV · The Independent · USA Today · New York Post · ABC13 Houston · FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · WFAA · The Telegraph.
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Sources (14)
- Smoke reported from passenger device on flight from Atlanta to Dallas WSB-TV · 6h ago
- ‘Four to five passengers’ burned after laptop catches fire mid-flight The Independent · 6h ago
- Laptop fire on American Airlines flight leads to landing drama USA Today · 6h ago
- Five passengers burned after laptop bursts into flames on flight New York Post · 6h ago
- Smoke reported from passenger device on flight from Atlanta to Dallas WSB-TV · 6h ago
- 4-5 passengers burned on American Airlines flight to Dallas that filled with smoke, pilot says ABC13 Houston · 6h ago
- American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger’s device FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 6h ago
- American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger's device WFAA · 6h ago
- Five passengers injured after laptop catches fire mid-flight The Telegraph · 6h ago
- American Airlines flight lands safely at DFW after smoke reported from passenger's device Yahoo · 7h ago
- '4 To 5 Passengers Burned': Laptop Catches Fire On American Airlines Flight Simple Flying · 7h ago
- Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport BBC · 7h ago
- Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight CBS News · 7h ago
- Laptop catches fire on US flight, pilot reports BBC · 7h ago
The brief
Four to five passengers may have been burned when a laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight. The plane landed safely at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The pilot reported smoke from a passenger's device.
The BBC and CBS News both name the device as a laptop. The BBC and Simple Flying both mention the possibility of burn injuries. The pilot reported the incident to air traffic control.
The extent of the injuries and the cause of the fire are not yet specified.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (88% supported) Updated 4h ago.
Quick answers
Which airline was involved in the incident?
American Airlines.
Where did the plane land?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
What device caught fire?
A laptop.
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