I August 8, 2025 on a scheduled flight to Amsterdam during the flight a Power bank on board suddenly caught fire. According to media reports, this resulted in a heavy smoke development in the cabin, which caused uncertainty among passengers.  

According to the report, the power bank is an external charger with Lithium-ion battery, as they are commonly used in mobile electronic devices. These battery types can overheat and catch fire if they are defective or have an internal malfunction.  

The exact sequence of events and possible consequences for the flight were not described in detail in the Stern article; the report focuses on the acute fire event and the immediate smoke development in the cabin.  

Further information about the incident:

– StarPower bank catches fire on plane – why it's dangerous (08/08/2025) Power bank catches fire on airplane – why it's dangerous (Stern)