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Power bank explodes on IndiGo flight, major disaster averted
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News18•11-10-2026, 18:36
Power bank explodes on IndiGo flight, major disaster averted
- •A fire broke out on board an IndiGo flight 6E 6115 traveling from Delhi to Chennai due to a power bank explosion.
- •A passenger had placed their power bank in the luggage compartment, which caught fire while the aircraft was in the air.
- •The alert cabin crew immediately took action and brought the situation under control, averting a major disaster.
- •Following safety protocols, the pilots successfully diverted and landed the aircraft at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
- •IndiGo arranged an alternative aircraft for passengers to reach Chennai and emphasized that passenger safety is their top priority.
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A passenger's power bank placed in the luggage compartment exploded and caught fire while the aircraft was taking off and flying.
Following standard safety protocols, the pilots diverted the flight to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, where it safely landed.
IndiGo arranged another aircraft to transport the passengers to Chennai, provided refreshments at the airport, and expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected situation.
