The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
How a power bank forced Chennai-bound IndiGo flight to divert to Hyderabad
IndiGo said smoke was detected from a passenger's personal electronic device, following which the crew brought the situation under control and the pilots diverted the flight to Hyderabad.
A power bank kept in the overhead bin of a Chennai-bound IndiGo flight sparked a fire, leading to an emergency divert to Hyderabad. The aircraft, operating flight 6E 6115 from Delhi to Chennai, landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device.
On board were about 180 passengers and seven crew members when the incident occurred on October 11, 2026. IndiGo stated that cabin crew promptly controlled the situation and the pilots made the decision to divert to Hyderabad per established protocols.
Images and video circulated on social media showing passengers attempting to smother the flames with their bags, while the crew and passengers complied with safety procedures to manage the situation.
IndiGo arranged an alternate aircraft to transport the passengers from Hyderabad to Chennai after the diversion, and the airline confirmed the flight's safe landing and the subsequent arrangement for onward travel. No further details about injuries or the exact sequence of events beyond the diversion and safe arrival were provided in the material.