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The Harrowing Tale of UPS Flight 6: An In-Flight Nightmare
On September 3, 2010, the crew of UPS Flight 6, a Boeing 747-400, faced an unimaginable crisis shortly after takeoff from Dubai International Airport. Behind them, a cargo pallet loaded with over 81,000 lithium batteries ignited into a catastrophic fire, prompting the pilots to make desperate efforts to return to the airport amidst smoke and chaos. This incident not only showcased the dire consequences of lithium battery fires but also highlighted the myriad challenges faced by pilots during emergencies.