Lithium Battery Fire Forces Air China Flight Emergency Landing: Viral Video Captures Mid-Air Incident

Oct 19, 2025 04:30 pm CST

An Air China flight from Hangzhou to Seoul made an emergency landing in Shanghai after a lithium battery in an overhead compartment caught fire mid-air. The incident, captured on video, shows crew members quickly extinguishing the flames while passengers evacuated safely with no injuries reported. This emergency highlights growing concerns about lithium battery safety on aircraft, with the FAA documenting 38 similar incidents in 2025 alone.