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Powerbank Sparks Fire in Overhead Bin on IndiGo Flight
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 03:18 AM
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A passenger’s powerbank ignited, causing a fire in the overhead bin of an IndiGo aircraft, prompting crew action and an investigation.
A fire broke out in the overhead bin of an IndiGo aircraft after a passenger’s powerbank caught fire. The incident was reported by the cabin crew during the flight, and the source of the blaze was identified as the lithium‑ion battery.
The crew promptly activated the aircraft’s fire‑suppression equipment and instructed passengers to remain seated while the situation was contained. The flight continued after the fire was extinguished and a safety check was completed.
IndiGo officials confirmed that the incident is under investigation by the airline’s safety team and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. They emphasized that passengers are reminded to follow airline guidelines regarding the carriage of electronic devices and powerbanks.
The episode adds to ongoing global concerns about the safe transport of portable batteries on commercial flights, prompting airlines to reinforce existing protocols.
The crew promptly activated the aircraft’s fire‑suppression equipment and instructed passengers to remain seated while the situation was contained. The flight continued after the fire was extinguished and a safety check was completed.
IndiGo officials confirmed that the incident is under investigation by the airline’s safety team and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. They emphasized that passengers are reminded to follow airline guidelines regarding the carriage of electronic devices and powerbanks.
The episode adds to ongoing global concerns about the safe transport of portable batteries on commercial flights, prompting airlines to reinforce existing protocols.