[1][2][3] On 28 January 2025, the aircraft caught fire shortly before takeoff at Gimhae International Airport, resulting in 7 injuries and the evacuation of all 176 people on board.
[10] Air Busan said that the fire was spotted by a crew member on an overhead compartment near the rear left side of the cabin.
[6] The flight data recorders were recovered following the fire, while a team from the French Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety was also sent to investigate the incident on account of the origins of the aircraft's manufacturer.
[17] On 7 February, police raided Gimhae International Airport as part of efforts to secure evidence, particularly footage from surveillance cameras taken at the time of the fire.
[19] On 13 February 2025, the MLIT announced a ban on South Korean airlines from storing portable battery banks and e-cigarettes in overhead storage compartments beginning on 1 March.
[21] Taiwan's EVA Air prohibited the use of portable chargers on all its flights, starting from the same date as the South Korean ban.