IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad after passenger's power bank ignites mid-air
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing in Hyderabad when a passenger's power bank caught fire, and the crew extinguished the blaze.
IndiGo flight 6E-6115, scheduled from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, encountered smoke from a passenger's power bank while airborne. Following standard protocols, the pilots diverted the aircraft to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, where the cabin crew successfully suppressed the fire with onboard extinguishers. The aircraft landed without injury to passengers or crew. IndiGo arranged a substitute plane to transport the travelers onward to their original destination, Chennai. The airline confirmed that the situation was brought under control and that all safety procedures were followed.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks of carrying unapproved lithium-battery devices on commercial flights.
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