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CA139 Flight Makes Emergency Landing! Lithium Battery Self-Ignition Nearly Causes Disaster.

Canrd January 26, 2026 63

On October 18, 2025, a frightening scene unfolded on CA139 flight from Hangzhou to Incheon—a lithium battery in a passenger's carry-on luggage in the overhead compartment suddenly self-ignited! Fortunately, the crew followed procedures and handled the situation swiftly, preventing any injuries. However, to ensure absolute safety, the aircraft ultimately made an emergency landing at Shanghai Pudong Airport.

 

What's even more alarming is that there have been multiple incidents globally this year of "flight diversions/returns due to lithium battery fires"! Whether in laboratory testing, warehouse storage, or during transport, once a lithium battery "ignites," the losses are truly difficult to estimate...

 

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