A smartphone reportedly ignited on a plane departing from Tokyo's Haneda Airport; luckily, there were no reported injuries. The exact model of the smartphone and the cause of combustion remains unknown. The incident raised safety concerns around electronic devices, particularly smartphones, on flights, and led many to question the effectiveness of current airline safety protocols.

In Japan, airlines permit the use of certain electronic devices within flights under specific safety conditions. Any failure of these devices, particularly leading to incidents of fire, consequently leads to major national discourse on safety standards. The transportation ministry, airline companies and electronics manufacturers typically become involved in investigations and resolutions to prevent such incidents.

In the US or EU, similar incidents would be handled quite similarly - often leading to reviews of safety protocols, major investigations determining the exact cause, and occasionally resulting in policy changes. Recalls and safety warnings from manufacturers occur when a model is identified as a potential risk.