Power Bank Fire Forces IndiGo Flight to Divert to Hyderabad

New Delhi, A fire involving a passenger’s personal electronic device disrupted an IndiGo flight travelling from Delhi to Chennai on Sunday, October 11, 2026, prompting the pilots to divert the aircraft to Hyderabad. The incident occurred inside the cabin when smoke emerged from a malfunctioning power bank in the overhead luggage compartment. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew members were reported safe. A video recorded by a passenger on a mobile phone captured the incident, showing passengers trying to put out the flames by using their bags. The cabin crew responded promptly and extinguished the fire using fire extinguishers, bringing the situation under control. The affected flight, 6E6115, was operated by an Airbus A321-251N. It was scheduled to depart from Delhi at 1:10 pm and arrive in Chennai at 4:00 pm, but took off at 1:30 pm. Following the incident, the pilots diverted the aircraft to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad in accordance with established safety procedures. In an official statement, IndiGo said, "IndiGo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device. The cabin crew responded promptly, and the situation was brought under control. In line with established protocols, the pilots diverted the flight and landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad in accordance with established safety procedures. The airline arranged an alternative aircraft to transport passengers to Chennai and took steps to minimise the inconvenience caused by the unexpected diversion. IndiGo added, "We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering refreshments and sharing timely updates. At IndiGo, the safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority." The incident underscores the importance of responding swiftly to fire-related emergencies during air travel. Although the situation caused an unexpected disruption to the journey, the crew’s prompt action and the aircraft’s safe landing ensured that all passengers and crew members remained safe.