Electrical Arcing Seen In AirTran DC-9 Cabin

National Transportation Safety Board investigators reported "evidence of electrical arcing" in the cabin of an AirTran DC-9 which made an emergency landing Aug. 8 after the crew reported "very dense" smoke. The board said the crew smelled smoke shortly after takeoff and immediately donned oxygen...

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