Accident: Emirates A332 at Karachi on Oct 4th 2014, protective breathing equipment catches fire

An Emirates Airbus A330-200, registration A6-EAQ performing flight EK-609 from Karachi (Pakistan) to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) with 68 passengers and 14 crew, was being pushed back from the park position when smoke developed in the cabin prompting flight attendants to don their protective breathing equipment (PBE). However, upon activation of the PBE by one flight attendant this unit self ignited and caught fire causing injuries to the flight attendant. An evacuation via slides was initiated,… (avherald.com) Más...