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| Date: | xx Oct 2011 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Airbus A320-200 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Passenger |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A320 flight crew reports a lithium battery failure in a flashlight stored in the Captain's computer bag. The failure is announced by popping noises and smoke rising from the bag. Flashlight is placed on the floor for observation and flight continues to destination.
Sources:
ASRS ACN: 975344
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 23-Apr-2017 07:31 | harro | Added |
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