Former KLM CEO exposed for illegally using a power bank on board, causing a fire incident.

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14/11/2026
According to information from the Dutch side on November 13, former KLM CEO Camiel Eurlings improperly used a power bank on one of the company's passenger aircraft in September, causing a fire. KLM has recently filed a complaint with prosecutors against Eurlings over the matter. KLM said in a statement on the 13th: "If a passenger seriously violates safety regulations and endangers the safety of the flight, passengers, or crew, the company will file a complaint. This is standard practice." KLM did not disclose the identity of the person involved. Sources said that the person accused is Eurlings.