We all want a hassle-free flight, for us and for our loved ones, yet do we always take all the necessary precautions? A terrible incident could have gone very wrong, discover the details and the solutions to avoid any problem on the plane!
When we fly thousands of meters above sea level, many questions run through our heads. How likely is it to crash a plane? What to wear? What can we take? Monday, August 21, on board the flight Air France AF914 linking Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Accra, the capital of Ghana, an unforeseen situation is a reminder of the importance of flight safety. As Business Class passengers prepare for a nine-hour flight, an unusual smell permeates the cabin.
This edifying testimony is relayed by Ginie Sigonney, flight attendant. A colleague reports that she felt “an electronic component burning smell“, what alerted all on-board personnel. Vigilance is required because the slightest fire in flight can trigger a series of catastrophic reactions. Mathieu Paonessa, an attentive passenger, remember : “I started checking my own stuff before realizing a battery belonging to the passenger in front had started to smoke.”
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The witness relates the situation which could have turned into a nightmare: the battery was connected to the power supply of the seat and in the process of charging a mobile phone. However, the owner of the battery was asleep, unaware of the impending threat. Fortunately, the battery holder became aware of the danger and alerted the flight attendants, who reacted promptly. Marie-Cécile Zinsou, another passenger, recounts the moment of tension when she hears the chilling words: “It’s smoking, it’s going to explode!” The moments seem endless as the flight attendants intervene efficiently.
Fire extinguishers are quickly deployed, water is poured over the overheating battery, and a snapshot immortalizes these efforts on social networks. Everything ended well, since the situation was brought under control thanks to the responsiveness of the Air France crew, trained to manage these delicate situations. The airline stresses that the safety of the flight was never compromised, and the plane continued its journey to Accra without incident. This incident is a reminder of the importance of the rules stringent regulations regarding the transport of lithium batteries by plane. Air France prohibits these batteries in the hold and authorizes them in the cabin up to a certain capacity. However, the company recommendspack the batteries individually to avoid short circuits.
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