An IndiGo passenger aircraft carrying more than 180 people was forced to make an abrupt emergency landing on Sunday afternoon after a power bank caught fire in the middle of a flight. The domestic flight, operating from New Delhi to Chennai, was abruptly diverted to Hyderabad after flames and thick smoke were observed emanating from an overhead luggage compartment.
The terrifying mid-air incident highlights the ongoing and severe safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries onboard commercial aircraft.
Indigo Power Bank Fire Flight: What Exactly Happened On Board?
The incident occurred onboard IndiGo flight 6E 6115, an Airbus A321, shortly after departing the national capital. According to initial reports, panic broke out among the passengers when smoke began billowing from a storage bin above the seats. A passenger’s power bank had suddenly combusted, immediately filling the cabin with thick smoke and visible flames.
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