Featured Map for 16 January 2013:
ANA Diversion of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Earlier today, an All Nippon Airways (ANA) Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner registered JA804A was operating flight NH 692 from Ube to Tokyo (Haneda). While climing through FL 330, a battery problem was reported in the cockpit and a burning smell simultaneously developed in the cabin. The flight diverted to Takamatsu, landing 14 minutes after the diversion was initiated, and was evacuated via slides after clearing the runway.

ANA subsequently grounded their 787 fleet (17 aircraft). Japan Airlines (JAL) also grounded their seven Dreamliners.

Last week, on 7 January 2013, the lithium-ion battery that powered the auxiliary power unit (APU) on a Japan Airlines 787 caught fire while the aircraft was parked at Boston's Logan International Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating that incident.

Today's Featured Map illustrates NH 692 and its diversion.

References and additional information:

• Incident: ANA B788 near Takamatsu on Jan 16th 2013, battery problem and burning smell on board – The Aviation Herald
• ANA Grounds Fleet of Boeing 787s After Battery Fault – Bloomberg
• Japanese airlines ground Boeing 787s after emergency landing – Chicago Tribune
• All Nippon Airways (ANA)
  • Re: Operation of ANA692
• Japan Airlines (JAL)
• Boeing Commercial Airplanes – 787 Home
• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
  • NTSB Provides Second Investigative Update on Boeing 787 Battery Fire in Boston
  • NTSB provides investigative update on Boeing 787 fire incident in Boston
  • NTSB investigators looking into Boeing 787 smoke event in Boston
• Press Release – FAA Will Review Boeing 787 Design and Production – Federal Aviation Administration
• JA804A All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-881 Dreamliner - cn 34486 / ln 9 – Planespotters.net