Plane diverted after passenger power bank catches fire, reports say

A power bank ignited onboard an IndiGo aircraft, prompting an emergency diversion. The incident involved IndiGo flight 6E 6115, which was en route from Delhi to Chennai when the smoke was detected in a passenger’s electronic device.

Officials confirmed the fire occurred roughly two and a half hours after takeoff, in an overhead bin. The crew acted promptly, and the situation was brought under control with standard safety procedures observed.

The flight was diverted to a different airport for safety reasons. Reports indicate the aircraft descended significantly during the incident, and the diversion led to a landing at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

No injuries were reported among the 180 passengers aboard, and after landing, passengers were continued to Chennai on another IndiGo aircraft. The reporting highlights a prompt crew response and adherence to established aviation protocols.