Exploding batteries on planes: Rare and small risk

Cargo planes, not passenger jets, were involved in a majority of incidents (60%). Incidents involving shippers such as FedEx and UPS (25% and 12%, respectively) outnumber those involving passenger airliners (United Airlines led the pack with three). However, no airline was listed in almost half of the incidents.

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