Passengers aboard a recent flight from Johor Bahru to Bangkok faced a terrifying moment when a power bank in a carry-on bag overheated, emitting thick smoke and catching fire mid-air.
@kentmaherr 30 minit sebelum landing, berlaku detik mencemaskan sbb berlakunya kebakaran dalam luggage compartment dalam flight BOEING 737 Batik Air Perjalanan JHB ( JOHOR BHARU) to DMK (DON MEUNG BANGKOK) 11.20am waktu Malaysia, semua penumpang di kejutkan dengan kepulan asap pekat keluar dari luggage compartment dengan bau kebakaran yg menyengat hidung. Alhamdulillah penumpang dan flight attendant bekerjsama memadamkan kebakaran dan keadaan kembali terkawal dan aman. Setibanya di lapangan terbang Don Meung, pasukan bomba dan ambulance siap sedia menanti untuk memastikan keselamatan kesemua penumpang, kru kapal dan captain. Terima kasih atas tindakan pantas dan kerjasama yg di berikan. Sepanjang hidup saya pernah travel, ini lah kali pertama mengalami kejadian seumpama ini, hanya mampu mengucap dan mengenang anak dan keluarga serta sahabat2 tersayang yg di tinggalkan di Malaysia. Terima kasih Allah SWT atas peluang masih bernyawa! #batikair #BOEING737 #KEBAKARANPESAWAT #JHB #DMK #FYP #powerbankterbakar ##FYPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP #FORYOUPAGE #plane #firefighter original sound - KENT
The incident, which occurred just 30 minutes before landing, sent panic through the cabin as smoke poured from an overhead compartment. However, thanks to the quick-thinking flight attendants, the situation was swiftly brought under control, and no injuries were reported.
As soon as the smoke was detected, the flight attendants sprang into action, immediately retrieving fire extinguishers to contain the flames. They then moved the burning bag to the rear of the aircraft and submerged it in water to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.
The passengers remained cooperative throughout the ordeal, following the crews instructions and staying calm despite the frightening situation.
TikTok user @kentmaherr, who was on the flight, captured the incident on video and shared it online, where it quickly gained traction. The footage showed thick smoke filling the cabin and a flight attendant deploying a fire extinguisher while reassuring passengers.
After the smoke cleared, it was confirmed that a malfunctioning power bank was the cause of the fire.
Many online users praised the professionalism of the airline crew, emphasizing how their quick and calm response prevented further escalation.
This incident serves as a crucial reminder for passengers to handle electronic devices with care and to follow airline safety regulations regarding power banks and lithium-ion batteries.
