Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Power Bank Fire Diverts IndiGo Delhi-Chennai Flight to Hyderabad
An IndiGo plane was flying from Delhi to Chennai when smoke came from a passenger’s electronic device.
The pilots diverted the plane to Hyderabad as a safety measure.
The plane landed safely.
Many reports said the device was a power bank kept in an overhead compartment, but the airline did not confirm exactly what it was.
The crew worked to control the smoke and fire, and reports said they used fire extinguishers.
A video showed passengers trying to help with their bags.
Most reports said everyone on board was safe, although an early report said injury information was not yet available.
IndiGo arranged another plane and offered passengers refreshments and travel updates.
IndiGo flight 6E 6115, travelling from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a passenger’s electronic device.
Several reports identified the device as a power bank in an overhead compartment, but IndiGo’s statement described it only as a personal electronic device.
The cabin crew brought the situation under control; reports say crew members used fire extinguishers, while passenger video showed people trying to smother flames with bags.
The aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport; most reports said passengers and crew were safe, while one early report said injury details were not immediately available.
IndiGo arranged an alternate aircraft, offered refreshments and updates, and some reports said authorities were investigating the incident.
- Who
- Passengers and crew aboard IndiGo flight 6E 6115.
- What
- The flight was diverted after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device; reports identified it as a power bank.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- The flight from Delhi to Chennai landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
- Why
- IndiGo said the pilots diverted the aircraft under established safety protocols after smoke was detected.
Reported account
Airline-confirmed account
What caused the smoke
Reported account
Several reports said a power bank in an overhead compartment caught fire.
Airline-confirmed account
IndiGo said smoke came from a customer’s personal electronic device and did not confirm that it was a power bank.
How the fire was controlled
Reported account
Reports said cabin crew used fire extinguishers; a passenger video showed people attempting to smother the flames with bags.
Airline-confirmed account
IndiGo said the cabin crew responded promptly and brought the situation under control, without specifying the equipment used.
- Flight
- IndiGo 6E 6115
- Route
- Delhi to Chennai; diverted to Hyderabad
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Aircraft
- Reports identified it as an Airbus A321-251N/A321neo
- Reported device
- Power bank in an overhead compartment; IndiGo did not confirm the device’s identity
- Response
- The cabin crew brought the situation under control; reports said fire extinguishers were used
- Passenger arrangements
- IndiGo arranged an alternate aircraft and offered refreshments and updates
- Injuries and investigation
- Most reports said passengers and crew were safe; one early report said injury details were unavailable, and some reports said authorities were investigating
Sources
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