Ryanair Marseille-Nador: Phone Explosion Causes Flight Evacuation

The incident, described as particularly rare by airport authorities, occurred late in the morning on board the flight FR6011. Suspicious smoke was detected in the cabin, caused by the sudden overheating of a traveler’s electronic device battery, Cnews reports.

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Faced with the situation, the crew immediately implemented the applicable safety protocols by ordering the aircraft’s evacuation. Passengers had to leave the plane while the area was secured and authorities ensured there was no residual risk linked to the battery’s technical failure.

Initially scheduled to take off at 11:30 a.m., the aircraft was forced to remain on the ground for an additional two hours. After the necessary checks and the incident response, the plane was finally able to leave the French tarmac around 1:30 p.m.

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The flight landed at Nador Airport at 1:41 p.m. local time, two hours behind the original schedule. Despite the evacuation and the resulting disruption, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew members.