PED Lithium Battery ablaze in flight
飞行途中PED锂电池起火
On October 18, 2025, an Air China Airbus 321-200, registration B-8583 performing flight CA-139 from Hangzhou (China) to Seoul (South Korea), was enroute at FL330 over the East China Sea about 120nm east of Shanghai (China) when a passenger's Lithium Battery stored in the overhead locker overheated and burst ablaze. While cabin crew doused the fire and contained the device, flight crew turned the aircraft around to divert to Shanghai Pudong (China). The aircraft landed without further incident on Pudong's runway 34L about 40 minutes later. No injuries are being reported.
2025年10月18日，一架中国国际航空空客A321 - 200型客机，注册号为B - 8583，执行CA - 139航班,从中国杭州飞往韩国首尔。当飞机在33000英尺(FL330)巡航高度飞越中国上海以东约120海里的东海海域时，一名乘客放在头顶行李架里的锂电池过热并起火。客舱机组人员扑灭了火并固定好冒烟的设备，与此同时，飞行机组调头备降中国上海浦东机场。约40分钟后，飞机安全降落在浦东机场34L跑道，未发生其他事故征候，暂无人员受伤报告。
The airline reported a Lithium Battery spontaneously combusted within a passenger's luggage, the crew reacted according to procedures and secured the device. No injuries occurred, the aircraft diverted to Shanghai for an emergency landing. A replacement aircraft was provided.
该航空公司称，是一名乘客行李中的锂电池自燃，机组人员按程序做出反应并控制住了冒烟设备。无人受伤，飞机备降上海进行紧急降落，并安排了替代航班。
Several passengers reported the fire suddenly broke out and posted videos and photos on China's social networks.
多名乘客称起火十分突然，并在中国的社交网络上发布了相关视频和照片。
以上报道原文链接：
https://avherald.com/h?article=52e88f66&opt=0
翻译：联想小天AI翻译
B: Your call sign is Air China 139, you are en route at FL330, suddenly a passenger’s lithium battery stored in the overhead luggage compartment overheated and caught fire, the cabin crew have extinguished the fire and secured the device, contact Shanghai Control and request divert to Shanghai Pudong for emergency landing. This is a distress call.
B: 你的呼号是国航139，你正在330飞行高度层巡航，突然一名乘客放在头顶行李舱的锂电池过热起火，机组人员已将火扑灭并固定好设备。联系上海管制，请求备降上海浦东机场进行紧急降落。这是遇险呼叫。
P: MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY,Shanghai Control, CCA139, a passenger’s lithium battery stored in the overhead luggage compartment overheated and caught fire, the cabin crew have extinguished the fire and secured the device, request divert to Shanghai Pudong for emergency landing.
P：MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY, 上海区调，国航139，一名乘客放在头顶行李舱的锂电池过热起火，客舱人员已将火扑灭并固定好设备，请求备降上海浦东机场进行紧急降落。
AI Questions and Answers
AI问答
Here are some aviation - related questions and answers about lithium - battery fires:
Regarding Battery Carriage Regulations
- Question: Why are lithium - ion batteries recommended to be carried in carry - on baggage rather than checked baggage?
- Answer: Lithium - ion batteries may experience thermal runaway due to factors such as damage, overheating, water exposure, overcharging, or manufacturing defects, which can lead to fires. The cabin has flight crews trained to recognize and respond to lithium - ion battery fires. In contrast, the checked - baggage cargo hold is a closed and unattended space, and it is difficult to detect and deal with lithium - battery fires in a timely manner, so it is recommended that lithium - ion batteries be carried in carry - on baggage.
- Question: What are the regulations for carrying lithium - ion batteries on passenger aircraft?
- Answer: Lithium - metal batteries with a lithium content not exceeding 2 grams and lithium - ion batteries with a rated energy value not exceeding 100Wh can be carried in carry - on baggage. For those with a rated energy exceeding 100Wh but not exceeding 160Wh, they can be carried in checked or carry - on baggage with the approval of the air carrier. Lithium - ion batteries with a rated energy exceeding 160Wh are严禁carried. Spare lithium - metal and lithium - ion batteries must be carried in carry - on baggage and protected from damage and short - circuit.
Regarding Lithium - Battery Fire Incidents
- Question: What should passengers do if a lithium - ion battery or portable electronic device catches fire on the aircraft?
- Answer: Passengers should immediately notify the flight crew. Do not panic, and do not move around a lot. Follow the flight crew's instructions. If necessary, assist in passing fire - fighting equipment or even help with firefighting.
- Question: How do flight crews deal with lithium - battery fires?
- Answer: The flight crew will first re - arrange seats for passengers around the fire point or command passengers to squat between other passengers to ensure the balance of the aircraft and the safety of passengers. They will use fire - fighting equipment such as water - fire extinguishers, chemical - fire extinguishers, and also use protective equipment such as smoke - proof masks and asbestos gloves. After extinguishing the open fire, the lithium - battery will be wrapped in a fire - proof bag and placed in an isolated container filled with water, and专人will be arranged to monitor it to prevent re - ignition.
Regarding the Causes of Lithium - Battery Fires
- Question: Why do lithium - ion batteries catch fire?
- Answer: In the process of air transportation, lithium - ion batteries may experience "thermal runaway" due to short - circuit, extrusion, or their own quality problems. This will cause the battery to heat up rapidly, smoke, catch fire, or even explode. The process has the characteristics of fast ignition, great power, and difficulty in extinguishing.
- Question: Can damaged or recalled lithium - ion batteries be carried on the aircraft?
- Answer: Damaged or recalled batteries and battery - powered devices that are likely to generate sparks or dangerous heat must not be carried on the aircraft (including carry - on and checked baggage) unless the damaged or recalled battery has been removed or made safe. It is recommended to contact the specific airline for further guidance.
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