A KLM Boeing 777-300, registration PH-BVP performing flight KL-792 (dep Aug 5th) from Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP (Brazil) to Amsterdam (Netherlands), was enroute over the Atlantic Ocean about 4 hours prior to estimated landing in Amsterdam when a passenger's power bank overheated and emitted smoke. Cabin crew secured the device enabling the flight to continue to destination for a safe landing on runway 18C.
The airline reported the crew followed standard operating procedures for landing lithium ion battery fires.
The aircraft departed for the next flight about 3:20 hours after landing.
The airline reported the crew followed standard operating procedures for landing lithium ion battery fires.
The aircraft departed for the next flight about 3:20 hours after landing.
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