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Switzerland: Zurich-New York flight makes emergency landing A Swiss flight from Zurich to New York was forced to make an emergency landing after smoke filled the cabin.
Published 6sem · 2 sources ✓ Confirmed Notable · updated 6sem
The fact The cause: an overheated headphone charger battery in a business-class seat.
No injuries were reported, but the incident reignites the debate on the safety of electronic devices in flight.
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Why it matters Cet incident souligne les risques liés aux batteries lithium-ion dans les avions, un enjeu de sécurité aérienne récurrent. Il pourrait influencer les régulations sur les appareils électroniques en cabine.
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