Incheon:A fire suspected to have been caused by a power bank broke out aboard an Air Seoul flight bound for Da Nang before takeoff at Incheon International Airport, according to industry sources.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Thursday when a passenger's bag stored under a seat caught fire aboard flight RS511. The aircraft, operated by Air Seoul Inc., was preparing for departure when the fire started.
Cabin crew promptly extinguished the fire, and firefighters were called to the scene to ensure passenger safety. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported from the incident.
The aircraft was carrying 221 passengers and seven crew members at the time. Following the incident, Air Seoul deployed a replacement aircraft, which took off two hours and 50 minutes later than originally scheduled.