SWISS Says Hot Headphones Caused Bangor, Maine Emergency Landing

An overheated pair of headphones are to blame for an emergency landing by SWISS in Bangor, Maine.

SWISS Flight's Reason for Diverting to Bangor, Maine Explained

The runway at Bangor International Airport was closed on July 27, 2026, after a SWISS flight to LaGuardia reported smoke in their business cabin.

As the diverted flight made its way to Bangor, fire crews and rescue personnel waited on the runway for the flight, which ultimately landed safely.

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Later that evening, the runway reopened. No one was hurt in the incident.

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, SWISS posted a Media release, explaining the reason for the emergency.

Why a SWISS Flight to New York was Diverted to Bangor Maine

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SWISS technical experts came to Bangor to inspect the plane and found a charging case for headphones that had slipped into a seat and became jammed there.

This damaged the device causing it to heat up and produce smoke.

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The storage case, like many electronic devices, contains lithium batteries, which can overheat, if damaged or if they malfunction.

In worse case scenarios, the batteries can cause a fire.

SWISS Officials Set the Record Straight About Flight Diverted to Bangor, Maine

Officials said in a Media release incorrect information that there was a 'fire in the cockpit' continues to circulate.

This is not true, officials say, as it was smoke (with no fire) in a passenger compartment.

Again, no one was hurt in this incident.