Source: Megan Allman | www.wfmynews2.com
A Charlotte-bound American Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Piedmont Triad International Airport on Wednesday.
The Airbus A321 departed from LaGuardia Airport and landed in Greensboro around noon. American Airlines officials said a lithium-ion battery stowed in a passenger’s carry-on “malfunctioned and started to produce an odor and smoke.”
American Airlines said flight attendants put the battery in a containment bag on board.
The plane landed safely and no one was hurt. It was carrying 126 passengers and six crew members.
Customers are expected to board another plane to Charlotte shortly.
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