WorldPhoto: Hindustan TimesIndiGo Flight Diverted After Passenger’s Power Bank Catches Fire
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger’s power bank caught fire onboard. The cabin crew extinguished the fire, and the plane safely landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport with 191 people aboard. The aircraft was grounded for inspection and maintenance. Lithium-ion batteries in power banks can overheat and cause fires due to damage or defects, as noted by FAA and DGCA advisories.
Hindustan Times··Hyderabad




