JetBlue Flight 915, an Airbus A321-200, departed New York JFK headed to San Francisco on Tuesday afternoon, but was forced to make an emergency landing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a laptop charger caught fire. The Airbus was cruising westbound near Flint, Michigan, at FL 340 when the incident occurred.
JetBlue A321 Diverts to Grand Rapids After Laptop Fire
Key Takeaways:
- JetBlue Flight 915 made an emergency landing in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after a laptop charger caught fire in a passenger's overhead backpack.
- Cabin attendants successfully extinguished the fire using water in a rear lavatory, resulting in no injuries among the 158 people aboard.
- The aircraft was able to depart for its original destination, San Francisco, a few hours later.
- This incident highlights ongoing industry concerns regarding lithium battery fires and potential future security restrictions on carrying such devices on flights.
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