Incidents

Warehouse Miracle: Quick-Thinking Stops Battery Blaze

Warehouse Miracle: Quick-Thinking Stops Battery...

On August 26th, 2019, warehouse employees of Atlas Air experienced a scare that could've had grave consequences. During routine shipment handling, a seemingly minor mishap led to an alarming situation....

Warehouse Miracle: Quick-Thinking Stops Battery...

On August 26th, 2019, warehouse employees of Atlas Air experienced a scare that could've had grave consequences. During routine shipment handling, a seemingly minor mishap led to an alarming situation....

Mid-Air Scare: Portable Charger Goes Awry on Commercial Flight

Mid-Air Scare: Portable Charger Goes Awry on Co...

On August 22, 2019, travelers aboard a SkyWest flight from San Francisco to Austin were startled when a passenger's portable battery charger began to ominously heat up. Panic set in...

Mid-Air Scare: Portable Charger Goes Awry on Co...

On August 22, 2019, travelers aboard a SkyWest flight from San Francisco to Austin were startled when a passenger's portable battery charger began to ominously heat up. Panic set in...

Chaos Averted at Airport Due to Quick-Thinking Ground Crew

Chaos Averted at Airport Due to Quick-Thinking ...

On the sunny morning of August 12th, 2019, passengers at the John F. Kennedy International Airport were spared a potential disaster thanks to the alert actions of baggage handlers. During...

Chaos Averted at Airport Due to Quick-Thinking ...

On the sunny morning of August 12th, 2019, passengers at the John F. Kennedy International Airport were spared a potential disaster thanks to the alert actions of baggage handlers. During...

High-Tech Hazard Averted: Quick Response Prevents Airborne Emergency

High-Tech Hazard Averted: Quick Response Preven...

On the 8th of April, 2019, passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight were alerted to an alarming situation during the boarding process. A cell phone belonging to one of the...

High-Tech Hazard Averted: Quick Response Preven...

On the 8th of April, 2019, passengers aboard a Southwest Airlines flight were alerted to an alarming situation during the boarding process. A cell phone belonging to one of the...

Harrowing Near-Miss at Erlanger Shipping Hub Highlights Hidden Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Harrowing Near-Miss at Erlanger Shipping Hub Hi...

In the early hours of July 26, 2019, employees at the Erlanger, KY (CVG) shipping hub faced an incident that could have easily escalated into a catastrophic event. Amidst the...

Harrowing Near-Miss at Erlanger Shipping Hub Hi...

In the early hours of July 26, 2019, employees at the Erlanger, KY (CVG) shipping hub faced an incident that could have easily escalated into a catastrophic event. Amidst the...

A Close Call at 30,000 Feet: The Case for Enhanced Safety Measures

A Close Call at 30,000 Feet: The Case for Enhan...

On the evening of June 30th, 2019, passengers aboard Southwest Airlines flight 1903 faced a frightening ordeal as they prepared for departure. Moments after boarding was completed, the cabin was...

A Close Call at 30,000 Feet: The Case for Enhan...

On the evening of June 30th, 2019, passengers aboard Southwest Airlines flight 1903 faced a frightening ordeal as they prepared for departure. Moments after boarding was completed, the cabin was...