Ex-KLM CEO Breaks Power Bank Rule On A 777, Sparking A Mid-Air Fire & Diversion

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A passenger’s power bank caught fire aboard a KLM Boeing 777 flying from Amsterdam to Curaçao, forcing the aircraft to divert back to Amsterdam. The passenger was KLM’s former chief executive, drawing attention to the incident and onboard battery-safety rules.

🇳🇱 Location: Amsterdam-Curaçao — Sources: 1 — First seen: — Last seen:
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