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IndiGo Flight from Delhi to Chennai Diverted to Hyderabad After Power‑Bank Fire
✍️ NDTV
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 03:18 AM
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A Delhi‑Chennai IndiGo flight experienced a fire caused by a power bank, prompting the crew to divert the aircraft to Hyderabad for an emergency landing.
An IndiGo flight operating on the Delhi‑Chennai route reported a fire that originated from a passenger's power bank. The cabin crew detected the blaze shortly after take‑off and followed safety protocols to contain it.
Given the severity of the situation, the pilots elected to divert the aircraft to the nearest suitable airport, landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, and the aircraft underwent a thorough inspection before any further decisions were made regarding its service. The incident underscores the growing concerns about the use of lithium‑ion devices on board commercial flights.
Airline officials have advised travelers to comply with airline guidelines regarding electronic devices and to ensure that power banks are stored in accordance with safety regulations.
Given the severity of the situation, the pilots elected to divert the aircraft to the nearest suitable airport, landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
All passengers and crew were safely evacuated, and the aircraft underwent a thorough inspection before any further decisions were made regarding its service. The incident underscores the growing concerns about the use of lithium‑ion devices on board commercial flights.
Airline officials have advised travelers to comply with airline guidelines regarding electronic devices and to ensure that power banks are stored in accordance with safety regulations.