IndiGo Delhi-Chennai Flight Diverted To Hyderabad After Power Bank Fire Onboard

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after smoke was detected from a passenger’s electronic device, reportedly a malfunctioning power bank, onboard the aircraft.

The flight, 6E 6115, landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. All passengers and crew members were reported safe.

The cabin crew used fire extinguishers to contain the blaze, which reportedly broke out in the overhead luggage compartment. The incident triggered panic among passengers, some of whom were seen attempting to douse the flames with their bags in a video recorded on a mobile phone.

IndiGo Arranges Alternate Aircraft

IndiGo said its crew responded promptly after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device. The pilots diverted the aircraft in accordance with established safety protocols and landed safely in Hyderabad.

The airline arranged an alternate aircraft to take passengers to Chennai. It also offered refreshments and provided updates to passengers affected by the diversion.

“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation and are making all efforts to minimise it,” IndiGo said in a statement.

“At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority,” the airline added.

Flight Departed Delhi At 1.30 pm

The Airbus A321-251N operating the flight departed Delhi at 1.30 pm, against its scheduled departure time of 1.10 pm. It was scheduled to arrive in Chennai at 4 pm.

The exact time of the fire and further details of the incident were yet to be confirmed.