Lithium battery fires
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Lithium battery fires
I hope this is the correct forum for this.
Is there anyone who could post a few links (with pictures if possible) showing a couple of fires caused by lithium batteries in baggage (carry on or hold) or cargo.
I've been having a discussion with someone who is convinced that the restrictions in place for these batteries is not needed and that the dangers are being blown out of all proportion.
I have seen a few CAA incident reports in the past but I can't seem to find them now.
Is there anyone who could post a few links (with pictures if possible) showing a couple of fires caused by lithium batteries in baggage (carry on or hold) or cargo.
I've been having a discussion with someone who is convinced that the restrictions in place for these batteries is not needed and that the dangers are being blown out of all proportion.
I have seen a few CAA incident reports in the past but I can't seem to find them now.
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ASN Aircraft accident McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F N748UP Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)
(read the report by downloading the pdf)
Abstract: This report explains the accident involving a McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F, N748UP,
operated by United Parcel Service Company, which landed at its destination airport, Philadelphia
International Airport, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after a cargo smoke indication in the cockpit. The
safety issues discussed in this report include inadequacies in the following areas: guidance and checklists
relating to in-flight fire and smoke, smoke and fire detection system test certification requirements, fire
suppression system requirements, aircraft rescue and firefighting training, cargo airplane emergency
exit requirements, hazardous materials information dissemination procedures, and transport of lithium
batteries on board aircraft. Safety recommendations concerning these issues are addressed to the Federal
Aviation Administration, the Cargo Airline Association, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration.
(read the report by downloading the pdf)
Abstract: This report explains the accident involving a McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71F, N748UP,
operated by United Parcel Service Company, which landed at its destination airport, Philadelphia
International Airport, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after a cargo smoke indication in the cockpit. The
safety issues discussed in this report include inadequacies in the following areas: guidance and checklists
relating to in-flight fire and smoke, smoke and fire detection system test certification requirements, fire
suppression system requirements, aircraft rescue and firefighting training, cargo airplane emergency
exit requirements, hazardous materials information dissemination procedures, and transport of lithium
batteries on board aircraft. Safety recommendations concerning these issues are addressed to the Federal
Aviation Administration, the Cargo Airline Association, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials
Safety Administration.
