Created Tuesday, Jun 18th 2024 17:49Z, last updated Tuesday, Jun 18th 2024 17:49Z
An ALK Airlines Boeing 737-300 on behalf of Congo Airways, registration LZ-LVK performing flight
8Z-112 from Goma to Kinshasa (DR Congo), was climbing out of Goma when the crew received a cargo hold smoke indication and decided to return to Goma for a safe landing. Emergency services found a suitcase showed signs of heat damage and found a Powerbank (LiOn Battery) in the suitcase which had suffered a thermal runaway.
LiOn Batteries are not permitted in checked luggage but must be carried in the carry-on luggage.
