Sequence & Resolution
Event Date05/05/2026
Level
Incident
CategoryCabin Fire
Flight PhaseEn Route
Affected AltitudeFL340
Technical Issue Details
•The Boeing 767-322ER (N675UA) was operating flight UA135 from Zurich (ZRH) to Newark (EWR).
•While enroute at FL340, about 110 nautical miles southeast of London Heathrow, a passenger's portable charger (power bank) caught fire in the premium economy cabin.
Outcome / Handling
•The flight crew decided to divert to London Heathrow (LHR).
•The aircraft landed safely on runway 09L approximately 35 minutes after the diversion decision and was met by emergency services.
Current Status
•Ground services confirmed that the small cabin fire started by the power bank was extinguished.
•The remainder of the flight to Newark was cancelled, and passengers were rebooked.
•No passenger or crew injuries were reported.
Flight Information
Flight NumberUA135
Flight Duration75 minutes
Landing Runway09L (LHR)