11.10.2026 21:21
On an IndiGo Airlines passenger plane operating the Delhi-Chennai flight in India, a power bank in the overhead baggage compartment caught fire, causing panic. After the incident, which cabin crew intervened in, the pilots decided to divert, and the aircraft landed safely at Hyderabad Airport.
On a passenger plane belonging to IndiGo Airlines operating the Delhi-Chennai route in India, a power bank in an overhead baggage compartment caught fire, causing panic. After the smoke was noticed, the plane was diverted to Hyderabad, and it landed safely.
PLANE DIVERTED TO HYDERABAD
In the incident that occurred on Sunday, October 11, smoke rose from an electronic device belonging to a passenger on IndiGo flight 6E 6115 from Delhi to Chennai. During the fire that broke out in the overhead baggage compartment, some passengers were seen trying to extinguish the flames with their bags and clothes.
The cabin crew intervened in the fire and brought the situation under control. The pilots, in line with safety procedures, changed course and landed the plane at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
ALTERNATIVE PLANE ARRANGED FOR PASSENGERS
The airline announced that the situation on board was brought under control and that the plane landed safely. It was stated that an alternative plane was arranged for passengers to reach Chennai, and that refreshments and informational support were provided to passengers due to the disruption.
It was reported that the passengers and crew were safe in the incident.
RULES ON POWER BANK USE BACK ON THE AGENDA
The incident brought safety rules regarding the carriage of portable chargers containing lithium-ion batteries on planes back onto the agenda. According to IndiGo's rules, power banks can be carried in hand baggage but cannot be placed in overhead baggage compartments; they must be kept in a place easily accessible to the passenger.
Since lithium-ion batteries can cause fire in the event of overheating or malfunction, it is important that such devices are properly stowed during flight.