Created Thursday, Aug 22nd 2024 16:02Z, last updated Thursday, Aug 22nd 2024 16:02Z
A Jetblue Airbus A321-200, registration N985JT performing flight
B6-988 (dep Aug 19th) from Los Angeles,CA to Boston,MA (USA), was nearing Boston when a passenger's cellphone began to emit thick smoke. Cabin crew reacted, extinguished the fire and secured the phone. The aircraft continued for a safe landing at Boston.
The airline reported a customer's cellphone malfunctioned and created smoke in the cabin. Crewmembers addressed the situation consistent with their training. There were no injuries and no damage to the aircraft.
A passenger reported there was a harsh smell of plastics first, then the cabin started to fill with smoke, cabin crew got fire extinguishers, discharged them, and secured the phone.
The aircraft remained on the ground in Boston for 4 hours then continued service.
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