{
  "id": 9190665,
  "title": "A KLM flight turned around after a power bank caught fire, and it belonged to the airline's ex-CEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/a-klm-flight-turned-around-after-a-power-bank-caught-fire-and-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-22T19:48:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechSpot",
    "slug": "techspot",
    "url": "https://www.techspot.com/news/113936-klm-flight-turned-around-after-power-bank-caught.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Curaçao was forced to turn back after a portable charger caught fire in the business-class cabin. The incident involving former KLM CEO Camiel Eurlings highlights the potential for minor battery malfunctions to cause major operational issues during long-haul flights. The fire erupted nearly six hours into the journey, leaving marks on Eurlings' seat and the window blind. The decision to return required passengers to retraverse much of the route, resulting in a significant delay that extended into the following day. Airlines are increasingly vigilant about portable chargers due to the lithium-ion cells they contain, which can store substantial energy and pose a risk of overheating or failure if not properly managed. Eurlings, who previously led KLM, was not just a passenger but a former chief executive at the airline involved in the incident. The event underscores the delicate balance airlines must strike between accommodating passenger electronics and ensuring cabin safety.",
  "summary": "The power bank belonged to Camiel Eurlings, the former chief executive of KLM. The fire started nearly six hours into the flight, while the aircraft was over the Atlantic Ocean. The device left marks on Eurlings' business-class seat and the window blind beside it. Read Entire Article",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}