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Serious incident to the Airbus A320 registered N584JB on 25/04/2025, en route (Bahamas)

Inflammation of portable electronic equipment in the cabin, extinction by the crew

Responsible entity

Bahamas - AIB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the authorities of The Bahamas :


While enroute at 50 nm west of the Lynden Pindling Int'l Airport, a portable charging device ignited producing smoke and flames in the cabin. The flight crew responded by extinguishing the fire with water and then placing the device in the front lavatory's trash bin The flight crew then contacted ATC to advise of the emergency situation. The aircraft landed safely without further incident.