An American Airlines flight on its way to Phoenix from Philadelphia was diverted to Dulles International Airport in Virginia after a fire was reported in the passenger rows. According to a report in ABC News, American Airlines flight AA357 "landed safely" at Dulles airport after reports of smoke from a customer's device." According to the Federal Aviation Administration and the airline, a passenger's device reportedly caught fire on board the flight. The plane was reportedly forced to land at Dulles International Airport in Virginia after a fire was reported in the passenger rows. "The device was quickly contained by crew members prior to landing," the airline said in a statement. However, officials did not specify what type of device it was. American Airlines Flight 3023 Fire: Passengers Flee Smoking Jet on Emergency Slide After Apparent Landing Gear Problem at Denver Airport (Watch Video).
American Airlines Flight Lands in Virginia After Passenger's Device Catches Fire
BREAKING: American Airlines Phoenix-bound flight from Philadelphia was forced to land at Dulles International Airport in Virginia after a fire was reported in the passenger rows - reports pic.twitter.com/c4Xi22cfci
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