France A320 at Paris on Nov 2nd 2022, electronic cigarette on fire on short final

Last Update: October 31, 2023 / 15:09:28 GMT/Zulu time

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Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 2, 2022

Classification
Accident

Airline
Air France

Flight number
AF-9421

Departure
Malaga, Spain

Destination
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France

Aircraft Registration
F-HEPJ

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

An Air France Airbus A320-200, registration F-HEPJ performing flight AF-9421 from Malaga,SP (Spain) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (France), was on final approach to CDG's runway 26L when the lithium battery of a passenger's electronic cigarette caught fire. Cabin crew intervened. The aircraft continued for a landing without further incident.

The French BEA reported on Nov 17th 2022 that cabin crew used the dedicated kit when the Lithium battery of a passenger's e-cigarette caught fire during final approach, one person received serious injuries. The BEA opened an investigation.

The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 18 hours after landing.

On Oct 31st 2023 the French BEA released their final report in French only (Editorial note: an English version of the report estimated to be released in due time) concluding the probable causes of the accident were:

- failure of the passenger to take into account previous signs of malfunctioning of the electronic cigarette;

- the passenger carrying the electronic cigarette in his trouser pocket, without using a use of a protective device to prevent accidental activation;

- failure to check that the electronic cigarette is completely extinguished before the flight.
Incident Facts

Date of incident
Nov 2, 2022

Classification
Accident

Airline
Air France

Flight number
AF-9421

Departure
Malaga, Spain

Destination
Paris Charles de Gaulle, France

Aircraft Registration
F-HEPJ

Aircraft Type
Airbus A320

ICAO Type Designator
A320

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