On February 15, a dramatic incident occurred on a SAS flight from Oslo to Tromsø when a power bank began to overheat and emit smoke. The aircraft, carrying 180 passengers, was forced to make an emergency landing at Værnes airport. According to a report from Norway's National Accident Investigation Commission, the smoke was traced back to a passenger's carry-on bag placed under the seat, which contained a mobile phone, batteries, and the overheating power bank, along with a laptop.

The investigation details the severity of the event, describing it as a 'serious aviation incident.' The overheating battery melted through the bag and caused burn marks on the floor of the aircraft. The flight crew responded swiftly by using a fire extinguisher on the bag containing the battery and subsequently placed the items in a water bath to cool them down. Following this, the captain declared an emergency situation and turned the plane back to land safely at Værnes airport.

The report also indicated that there were challenges faced by the crew regarding the passenger who owned the overheating device, raising concerns about safety protocols for carrying high-capacity batteries on flights. This incident has opened discussions on the regulations regarding the transport of lithium-ion batteries, as incidents involving overheated power banks have raised alarms in the aviation community.