Brief
Power bank fire forces IndiGo flight to divert to Hyderabad
Cabin crew extinguished the blaze and all aboard were safe after the aircraft diverted.
By Felo News Desk · Published
On 11 October 2026, an IndiGo flight operating from Delhi to Chennai experienced a fire in an overhead luggage compartment after a passenger’s power bank ignited, Gulf News reported. The crew used onboard fire extinguishers to put out the flames and the aircraft was diverted to Hyderabad, where it landed safely with no injuries reported.
What happened
The incident began when a malfunctioning power bank caught fire inside the bin, producing flames and an orange glow that spread across the compartment. Passengers were seen attempting to douse the fire with their bags before cabin crew intervened. After the fire was controlled, the pilots elected to divert as a precaution, landing at Hyderabad Airport.
What the reports add
Gulf News noted that the video recorded by a passenger showed travellers scrambling to contain the blaze and that the crew’s use of fire extinguishers ultimately quelled it. The outlet also highlighted that similar overhead‑bin fires have occurred on a Hong Kong Airlines flight in March 2025 and a Virgin Australia flight in July 2025, both of which ended safely after crew intervention.
What was said
The article did not contain direct quotations, but it reiterated standard aviation safety advice that passengers should keep power banks in cabin baggage and alert crew if a device becomes unusually hot or emits smoke.
How it came about
Power banks contain lithium‑ion cells that can overheat and enter thermal runaway if damaged or defective. Aviation regulations require such devices to be carried in the cabin so crews can respond quickly, a point emphasized by Gulf News in the context of this incident.
Key facts
- A power bank ignited in an overhead bin on an IndiGo Delhi‑Chennai flight (gulfnews.com)
- Cabin crew extinguished the fire with onboard extinguishers (gulfnews.com)
- The flight diverted to Hyderabad and landed safely with no injuries (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Power Bank Catches Fire on IndiGo Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing in Hyderabad”
