IndiGo Flight Diverts to Hyderabad After Power Bank Fire

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after a passenger power bank caught fire inside the aircraft, according to The News Agency. The incident involved flight 6E6115, which made a precautionary landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The News Agency reported that smoke and flames came from a power bank stored in the overhead luggage compartment during the flight.

Cabin crew members responded immediately and used a fire extinguisher to control the fire. The aircraft landed safely in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, and all passengers and crew members were safe, according to The News Agency. The flight had been scheduled to continue from Delhi to Chennai later in the afternoon.

Videos shared on social media showed passengers reacting while crew members handled the situation, according to The News Agency. The aircraft was identified in reports as an Airbus A321neo.

IndiGo and aviation authorities had not provided further details on the exact cause of the power bank malfunction at the time of the report. The News Agency said additional information was awaited from the airline and officials. The incident involved a lithium battery powered device, which airlines advise passengers to handle carefully during travel. The News Agency reported that airlines generally recommend keeping power banks in hand baggage rather than checked-in luggage.