American Airlines flight lands safely after laptop battery catches fire on board; passenger injured

A passenger's laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398, filling the cabin with heavy smoke as crew used a thermal containment bag.

The incident comes as the FAA continues to warn about the dangers lithium-ion rechargeable batteries pose to aircraft, including those found in laptops, cell phones, and other common devices.

The incident took place aboard American Airlines Flight 2398 as the aircraft was nearing Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

The incident has been addressed by the airline. 08:17, Sun, Aug 23, 2026 Updated: 08:17, Sun, Aug 23, 2026 There were 133 passengers on board the plane (Image: Getty)Shocking audio has revealed the moment a pilot reported a fire on board a plane. The American Airlines pilot told air traffic controllers of the incident

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One passenger received medical attention after a laptop battery caught fire aboard an American Airlines flight on Friday.

The American Airlines plane from Atlanta to Dallas lands safely, with one person requiring medical treatment.

A laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight during landing at DFW, with one passenger getting treatment for burns after landing.

One person has received medical treatment after a passenger's laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight.

The incident happened during landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Laptop fire on American Airlines flight leads to landing drama  USA Today

Five passengers were burned when a laptop burst into flames on an American Airlines flight carrying over 130 passengers, according to reports. The pilot reported a “cabin fire in the back of the airplane” on the flight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas, Texas, on Friday, according to air traffic control audio obtained b

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The pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely.

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