Airbus A321neo (B-KKP): Power bank overheated and smoked in the cabin on approach to Jeju; crew contained it, one minor burn.
Known facts
- Flight UO676 Hong Kong → Jeju, 236 passengers and 7 crew, 25 Oct 2026.
- A power bank in a bag under a seat overheated and emitted smoke as the aircraft approached Jeju.
- HK Express said crew placed it in a fire-containment bag and the situation was controlled; one passenger suffered a hand injury.
- Jeju fire authorities met the aircraft; the injured passenger received first aid. The aircraft landed safely.
Unknown / not claimed
- Make/condition of the power bank.
Sources
- South China Morning Post — HK Express statement — Tier A — operator statement via major press
- Yonhap — Jeju Fire Safety HQ — Tier A — emergency authority via national wire
- Seoul Economic Daily — Tier B — press
Confidence label
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