Power Bank Catches Fire On Delhi-Chennai IndiGo Flight, Plane Diverted To Hyderabad

Upgraded 11 October 2026 at 18:07 IST

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New Delhi: An IndiGo flight taking a trip from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on Sunday, October 11, after a power bank apparently ignited onboard, triggering the cabin team to utilize a fire extinguisher to include the blaze.

The flight, 6E6115, was run by an Airbus A321neo airplane bearing registration number VT-NOE. The airplane left from Delhi at around 1:30 PM and was set up to show up in Chennai at 4 PM.

According to reports, the event including the power bank resulted in the diversion of the airplane to Hyderabad as a preventive procedure. The cabin team apparently reacted to the fire by releasing a fire extinguisher to bring the circumstance under control.

The precise time and place of the fire inside the airplane have actually not been validated. Information concerning any injuries to guests or team members were likewise not right away readily available.

IndiGo revealed remorse over the unforeseen disturbance and stressed that security stays the airline company’s utmost concern.

An alternate airplane was quickly set up to carry all impacted guests securely onward to their last location in Chennai, with beverages and routine updates offered throughout the procedure.

“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 airline company representative stated in a declaration.

“All passengers have been evacuated safely. They will be accommodated on the next available flight by the airline to their destination,” stated an authorities at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA).


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