Close Call Over The Pacific: Quick-Thinking Crew Averts Potential Disaster

On a seemingly routine flight, the unthinkable happened. On November 27, 2016, ASAA Flight 850 began its journey from Kona, Hawaii, towards Seattle, Washington, when a standard in-flight practice nearly turned into calamity. A battery-powered mobile Point of Sale (POS) device and an iPhone 6 started overheating after an accidental spill of liquid hand sanitizer in the galley compartment. The alert flight attendant quickly noted that the device failed to power on and was growing unsettlingly hot to the touch.

Prioritizing passenger safety without alarming them, the attendant expertly secured the device in a thermal battery containment bag, evidencing team preparedness. Though the situation was fraught with the potential for danger, the crew's efficient response allowed the flight to divert to Honolulu, Hawaii, without the need for an emergency landing. On arrival, the fire department was promptly on the scene to handle the potentially hazardous equipment.

No visible damage was present, fortunately, but the risk had been real. This incident underlines the ever-present dangers of such devices overheating and serves as a wake-up call to the aviation industry and passengers alike. It's incidents like these that highlight the need for safety innovations like the FireTowel.

Specially designed to tackle such threats, the FireTowel could be the revolutionary tool needed in such high-stakes situations. Its weighted perimeter secures it in place to trap smoke, while the integrated handles promote swift maneuverability and easy securement after the device has cooled down. If each seat were equipped with this advanced safety device, we could diminish the risk of fire-related incidents, enhancing the safety of air travel for everyone. Thus, while the ASAA flight's outcome was one of relief and success in averting disaster, it paves