This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Monday 9 October 2023 |
| Time: | 21:26 |
| Type: |  Boeing 737-8LJ (WL) |
| Owner/operator: | Aeroflot Russian Airlines |
| Registration: | RA-73127 |
| MSN: | 41213/5652 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2015 |
| Engine model: | CFMI CFM56-7B |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Location: | Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO/UUEE) -
 Russia
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Scheduled |
| Departure airport: | Cairo International Airport (CAI/HECA) |
| Moskva-Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO/UUEE) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
Aeroflot Russian Airlines flight SU401, a Boeing 737-8LJ, had landed at Moscow-Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) when during disembarkation, the (lithium) battery of a passenger's phone suffered a thermal runaway.
The crew promptly used a fire extinguisher. The aircraft suffered minor damage to the carpet. There were no injuries.
Sources:
https://t.me/aviaincident/25140
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Oct-2023 11:46 | harro | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation