IndiGo flight diverted after power bank catches fire on board
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank reportedly caught fire inside the aircraft’s overhead luggage compartment. Flight 6E6115 made an emergency landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, where the aircraft landed safely, according to reports. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click…
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was unexpectedly diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after a passenger's power bank ignited inside the aircraft's overhead luggage compartment, according to reports. Flight 6E6115, an Airbus A321neo registered as VT-NOE, made an emergency landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, safely touching down.
Videos captured on social media showed passengers appearing frightened as the incident took place. The cabin crew promptly deployed a fire extinguisher to control the flames. The scheduled departure from Delhi was at 1:30 PM, with the flight expected to land in Chennai at 4 PM. Additional information is anticipated.
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