IndiGo Flight 6E 6115 Diverted to Hyderabad After Power-Bank Fire

On October 11, 2026, IndiGo flight 6E 6115, an Airbus A321-251N operating the Delhi-Chennai route, was forced to divert to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad after smoke was detected in the overhead luggage compartment. The smoke originated from a passenger’s personal electronic device—identified in multiple reports as a power bank—that ignited, prompting the cabin crew to use fire extinguishers and bring the situation under control. The aircraft landed safely, and all occupants were evacuated without injury.

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The incident follows a series of battery-related safety events involving Indian carriers. Earlier, on March 5, 2026, another IndiGo flight was evacuated in Chandigarh after a power bank fire, and in September 2025 the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory circular prohibiting the use of power banks to charge devices during flight and mandating that such batteries not be stored in overhead bins. IndiGo’s own baggage policy already requires power banks and spare lithium-ion batteries to remain within the passenger’s personal reach—under the seat or in a seat pocket—and to be packed in original packaging with terminals insulated.

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• Flight number: 6E 6115

Chennai-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing after passenger’s power bank catches fire mid-air

• Aircraft: Airbus A321-251N

New Indian Express

• Scheduled departure: 1:10 pm (actual 1:30 pm) from Delhi

The Indian Express

• Scheduled arrival: 4:00 pm in Chennai (diversion occurred en route)

Power bank fire sparks mid-air scare on Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight, plane diverted to Hyderabad

• Passengers and crew: numbers not disclosed in the immediate reports

Power bank catches fire mid-air, Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad

IndiGo issued a statement confirming the diversion and describing the crew’s response. The airline emphasized that pilots followed established safety protocols and that an alternate aircraft was arranged to transport passengers to Chennai. The carrier also offered refreshments and timely updates while apologising for the inconvenience.

Passenger's power bank catches fire onboard, IndiGo flight to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad

Vandana Singh, Chairperson (Aviation Cargo) of the Federation of Aviation Industry in India (FAII), argued that an outright ban on power banks would be impractical.

Power Bank Fire On IndiGo Delhi-Chennai Flight: What Rules Say On Carrying Such Gadgets

• “IndiGo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device. The cabin crew responded promptly and the situation was brought under control,” — Chennai-bound Indigo

Watch: Power bank catches fire mid-air, Delhi-Chennai flights makes emergency landing in Hyderabad

• “IndiGo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device. The cabin crew responded promptly, and the situation was brought under control. In line with established protocols, the pilots diverted the flight and landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad,” — The IndiGo

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

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

New Indian Express

The fire underscores the persistent risk of lithium-ion battery failures on commercial aircraft, especially when devices are stored in overhead compartments where detection and suppression are more challenging. The incident has revived scrutiny of airline baggage policies and DGCA regulations, prompting calls for tighter compliance and passenger education to prevent future thermal-runaway events.

Power Bank Fire On IndiGo Delhi-Chennai Flight: What Rules Say On Carrying Such Gadgets

The DGCA has opened an investigation into the Hyderabad diversion. IndiGo is expected to cooperate with authorities and may review its enforcement of the hand-carry battery policy in light of the incident and prior safety alerts.

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