Stories
Power Bank Fire Forces IndiGo Flight Diversion to Hyderabad
M
Moneycontrol•16-10-2026, 11:00
Power Bank Fire Forces IndiGo Flight Diversion to Hyderabad
- •A fire broke out in the overhead luggage compartment of an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai after a passenger power bank malfunctioned.
- •Cabin crew successfully extinguished the fire using extinguishers while passengers tried to help with bags.
- •The aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad following the diversion.
- •IndiGo arranged an alternate aircraft to take the passengers safely to their destination in Chennai.
Key Questions Answered
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on October 11, 2026, after a fire broke out in the overhead luggage compartment due to a malfunctioning power bank.
The cabin crew quickly extinguished the fire using onboard fire extinguishers, and the pilots successfully landed the aircraft at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. IndiGo provided refreshments, timely updates, and arranged an alternate aircraft to take the passengers on to Chennai.
Aviation regulations require power banks to be carried strictly in cabin baggage rather than checked luggage or overhead bins. Additionally, passengers are banned from using power banks to charge devices during flights to prevent thermal runaway risks.
