On February 25, there was an accidental catastrophe on the first flight of China Southern Airlines. It was fortunate that the aircraft had not taken off yet and the crew members handled the accident timely and did not lead to any further disaster.
After the incident, some users questioned that the flight attendants use bottled water fire fighting methods are not professional, why not use fire extinguishers?
In fact, the standard operation of lithium batteries on the fire on the way of handling, the Civil Aviation Authority has detailed and specific provisions, of which the first is:
Because of the special risk of lithium batteries, Helen fire extinguishers (halogenated hydrocarbons) can not be completely extinguished, can only extinguish the external flame, to prevent the surrounding items burning, and fire extinguishing water bottle can eliminate open flame, but also have some cooling effect, lithium Battery machine emergency treatment of choice.
Therefore, the crew approach is very professional, appropriate, from the video can also see the fire was quickly extinguished.
In addition, Civil Aviation Authority also provides:
- Prohibit the use of fire blankets and other similar supplies covered or wrapped lithium batteries or lithium battery equipment fire It is forbidden to move or remove the lithium battery or lithium-containing battery equipment that is in the process of fire or smoking from the luggage. It is forbidden to remove the lithium battery that is in the fire, smoking and heating from the lithium-containing battery equipment.
- Immediately dispose of lithium batteries, lithium-ion battery packs or related bags with water or other non-flammable liquids after effective disposal of fire-fighting measures Sprinkle cooling and cooling , To prevent the lithium battery rekindle.
- After confirming that the cooled lithium battery or lithium-containing battery is in stable condition, it should be used by personal protection personnel Into the water bin, ice bucket and so on Auxiliary tools to move to the bathroom, operating room, the lowest risk areas such as risk areas with less risk, the designated cabin crew.
There are users to make the appropriate explanation and proof: the lithium battery fire disposal methods, training manuals and syllabus is required to fire the fastest speed, flight attendants in the provision of food service, the quickest disposal method is to use the big screen Mineral water, and then into the bathroom sink, soaked in cold water and sent someone to care.
