All articles tagged with #electrical issue
President Trump’s Air Force One aborted its flight to Davos due to a reported “minor electrical issue,” prompting a return to Washington while he continued to Davos aboard a backup aircraft; the episode highlights the aging presidential fleet and ongoing delays in replacing the jets, as security and logistics for the World Economic Forum proceed.
Air Force One turned back to Joint Base Andrews due to a reported minor electrical issue shortly after taking off for Davos, with a new aircraft carrying President Trump taking off about an hour later. Reports noted brief press cabin lights outages; the second plane is a C-32, a modified Boeing 757. The trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos proceeds on a replacement aircraft amid ongoing discussions about Air Force One modernization and delays in replacing the aging 747 fleet.
Honda is recalling approximately 106,000 CR-V hybrid vehicles due to a potential electrical issue that could cause the 12-volt battery cable to short-circuit or overheat during a crash, increasing the risk of fire. Owners will be notified and dealers will replace the battery cable free of charge.
A massive structure fire in Brattleboro, Vermont, has claimed the life of 61-year-old Deirdre Baker. The fire, which was determined to be accidental and caused by an electrical issue, engulfed a two and a half story wood frame building on Lexington Ave. Fire crews were unable to attack the blaze from the inside due to its size, and there was a risk of it spreading to nearby buildings and vehicles. The fire was eventually brought under control, and Baker's body was found on the second floor. An investigation is ongoing.
A firefighter in Camden County was injured while investigating an underground electrical issue at a Dunkin' in Camden, New Jersey. The firefighter came in contact with an electrical box and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Smoke was seen coming from a manhole near the Dunkin', and a fire was emanating from an underground electrical unit below the coffee shop. The incident caused a power surge and an explosion, injuring the firefighter. New Jersey Transit light rail service was impacted, and an investigation is underway.