After a recent incident of an iPad catching fire onboard a Hawaiian Airlines flight, which prompted an emergency landing in Portland, reports from passengers onboard the eventful flight have now emerged that the crew members were not entirely prepared for such an eventuality. This article examines the report and regulatory requirements regarding the handling of fire onboard an aircraft. Looking back at the incident The Hawaiian Airlines flight was HA-26, a scheduled service between Honolulu International Airport (HNL) and Portland International Airport (PDX) operated by one of the carrier's Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Shortly before landing at PDX, smoke was detected in the first class cabin emanating from an iPad , which prompted the aircraft to perform an emergency landing at PDX , where the flight was met by firefighters and other emergency responders. No passengers or crew members were injured, and the aircraft did not sustain any significant damage, thereby remaining airworthy and in commercial operation. In a statement previously made to Simple Flying, the carrier stated that the incident occurred about 15 minutes prior to arrival at PDX when a tablet in the first class was damaged, releasing smoke into the cabin.
Our crewmembers secured the device and turned it over to the local fire department. However, new reports from the passengers onboard state that crew members were not necessarily prepared for such an eventuality. Apparently, there was confusion among the crew Pas.