Four people were taken to the hospital after an external battery caught fire on a United Airlines flight early Tuesday, officials say.
United Airlines plane is seen during take off from the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, on Jan. 30, 2023.Four people were taken to the hospital after an external battery caught fire on a United Airlines flight early Tuesday, officials said.
Shortly after takeoff, the device was found on fire inside a seat back pocket of first class, United told ABC News. Officials said the flight crew prevented the fire from spreading by placing the battery into a thermal containment bag.The Newark-bound flight then safely returned to San Diego International Airport where it was met by the local fire department and medical personnel.
Four flight attendants were taken to the hospital as a precaution and two passengers were evaluated on site, according to United. United Airlines airplanes sit on the tarmac at Newark Liberty Airport in front of the Empire State Building in New York City on Feb. 3, 2023, in Newark, N.J."We thank our crew for their quick actions in prioritizing the safety of everyone on board the aircraft and we are making arrangements to get our customers to their destinations," United said.
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