An IndiGo flight travelling from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday after a power bank caught fire onboard the aircraft.
Flight 6E 6115, operated by an aircraft registered as VT-NOE, was en route to Chennai when crew members detected smoke and flames originating from a passenger’s portable power bank.
Following standard emergency procedures, the pilots promptly initiated a diversion to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad, Hyderabad.
The aircraft landed safely in Hyderabad to handle an onboard power bank fire. With all passengers and crew safe and the fire contained, authorities are inspecting the aircraft while arranging transport to Chennai.
