American A321 near Washington on Aug 23rd 2025, passeenger's device catches fire
Last Update: August 24, 2025 / 14:10:12 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 23, 2025
Classification
Incident
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-357
Departure
Philadelphia, United States
Destination
Phoenix, United States
Aircraft Registration
N558UW
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
The FAA reported: "American Airlines Flight 357 landed safely at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia around 11:50 a.m. local time on Saturday, Aug. 23, after the crew reported a fire in one of the passenger rows. The Airbus A321 departed Philadelphia International Airport and was headed to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The FAA will investigate."
The airline reported the aircraft diverted to Washington after a passenger's device emitted smoke, the device was quickly contained by cabin crew.
The aircraft remained on the ground for about 21 hours, then continued the journey to Phoenix.
Aircraft Registration Data
Incident Facts
Date of incident
Aug 23, 2025
Classification
Incident
Airline
American Airlines
Flight number
AA-357
Departure
Philadelphia, United States
Destination
Phoenix, United States
Aircraft Registration
N558UW
Aircraft Type
Airbus A321
ICAO Type Designator
A321
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