Power bank fire forces emergency landing on IndiGo flight

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, an IndiGo flight experienced an emergency incident when a power bank caught fire inside an overhead luggage compartment. Flight 6E6115, an Airbus A321-251N, was operating from Delhi to Chennai when the crew observed smoke, prompting an immediate diversion to Hyderabad. All passengers and crew members remained safe throughout the event.

Cabin crew members successfully extinguished the fire using onboard fire extinguishers, with some passengers reportedly attempting to smother the device with bags as captured in social media footage. The aircraft landed safely in Hyderabad, and no injuries were reported among those on board. The incident has renewed concerns regarding the safety hazards of carrying lithium-ion batteries in cabin luggage.

Aviation authorities have launched a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire. The airline has acknowledged the incident, though further details regarding the cause of the battery failure remain under review as the probe continues.