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A flight from Boracay to Shanghai faced a three-hour delay after an iPad charger reportedly exploded, filling the cabin with smoke.
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VIDEO: Moment plane fills with smoke after power bank explodes

Lee Bullen
Last updated: February 20, 2024 4:38 pm
Lee Bullen Published February 20, 2024
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A plane was filled with smoke during a packed flight after an iPad charger was said to have exploded in an overhead locker.

The overpowering fumes led to a three-hour delay.

Footage shows the moment the front of the cabin is filled with smoke.

Several passengers make their way to the back of the plane to avoid inhaling the fumes.

Flight RW602 departed from the Philippine island of Boracay on its way to Shanghai in China.

However, the pilot had to carry out an emergency landing at Hong Kong International Airport.

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After landing in Hong Kong, the passengers were evacuated while airport workers cleaned and ventilated the cabin, which lasted for around an hour.

Passengers were then allowed back on board before continuing on their journey to Shanghai.

They arrived at their destination at around 12.30am, three hours later than scheduled.

No injuries were reported.

The power bank, which is prohibited from being placed in overhead lockers, was reportedly owned by a passenger for charging their iPad.

It remains unclear what caused the charger to explode.

Following the incident, the airline reiterated its commitment to passenger safety and thanked the cabin crew for their professionalism in the matter.

They also expressed their gratitude to emergency workers at Hong Kong International Airport for cleaning up the plane in a timely fashion.

An investigation is underway to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

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