Transport · Chungcheongbuk-Do
Passenger Power Bank Catches Fire on Jeju Air Flight, 168 Evacuated
· Reviewed by the editor
A portable battery caught fire aboard Jeju Air Flight 7C227 preparing for takeoff from Cheongju International Airport to Jeju on Saturday evening. Flight attendants quickly placed the smoking battery into a dedicated fire containment pouch, and all 168 passengers were evacuated without serious injuries, though one passenger sustained minor hand burns. The aircraft remained grounded late into the evening while safety checks were conducted.
So what
If you are flying domestically within Korea, keep portable chargers and power banks in your carry-on luggage and monitor them closely during boarding.