The explosion on the plane and the embarrassing suspicion surrounding former KLM CEO

A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Curaçao was forced to turn back after a power bank exploded on board. According to witness accounts, the device belonged to the company's former CEO, Camiel Eurlings, who was slightly injured. The incident occurred on September 17, and the plane landed safely at Schiphol Airport.

KLM flight 735, en route from Amsterdam to the Caribbean island of Curaçao, was forced to turn back after a power bank exploded mid-air. According to passenger testimonies, the device belonged to the company's former CEO, Camiel Eurlings, who was seated in business class. The incident occurred on September 17, about five and a half hours after takeoff. Passengers reported an explosion and immediate fire with large flames. Eurlings sustained minor injuries, and the cabin crew quickly extinguished the flames. The captain decided to make a U-turn over the Atlantic Ocean, and the plane landed safely at Schiphol around 8:40 PM. Passengers eventually departed for Curaçao on Friday morning on a replacement aircraft. KLM did not officially confirm that Eurlings was on the plane. Other passengers criticized that a former senior executive of the company apparently ignored the rules prohibiting the use of such devices during a flight.