Passenger jet forced to turn around after battery pack catches fire

The passenger received medical attention after the plane returned to Wichita, Kansas, Alaska Airlines and the FAA said.

Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Cincinnati after bloody, devastating bird strike: report

The captain called out “birds!” moments before the crew “felt multiple birds impact the left and right side of the airplane.” ...

Alaska Airlines Passenger's Phone and Power Bank Catch Fire Mid-Flight, Leaving One Hospitalized

Three people were evaluated by Wichita airport emergency personnel on Sunday, Feb. 22, an airport spokesperson tells PEOPLE ...

Alaska Airlines flight returns to Wichita after passenger's phone, power bank overheat

An Alaska Airlines flight headed from Wichita to Seattle returned to Wichita shortly after takeoff this afternoon after a passenger’s cell phone overheated.
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Cellphone battery pack sparks fire during flight, forcing pilot to make emergency landing

A cabin fire sparked by a cellphone battery pack forced an Alaska Airlines flight to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff.

Alaska Airlines Passengers Arrive At Destination 7 Hours Late After Power Bank Catches Fire

A power bank on an Alaska Airlines flight caught fire mid-air, forcing an emergency landing and delaying passengers' arrival ...

What are the Safest Airlines in the US? Which Carriers Topped the 2026 Rankings?

Flying is still the safest way to get around in the US, and the safest airlines in the US are pushing the limits of aviation ...