Power Bank Smoke Triggers IndiGo Flight Emergency Landing

An IndiGo Airlines flight operating as 6E-6115 from Delhi to Chennai made a safe landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, on Sunday after a power bank reportedly began emitting smoke inside a passenger’s bag. The aircraft was carrying 201 passengers and was flying within the Shamshabad radar area when the incident occurred.

After noticing the smoke, the airline crew immediately alerted the pilot. The pilot then informed air traffic control (ATC) officials at Shamshabad and arranged for the aircraft to land safely at the airport. The incident prompted a response from aviation authorities, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting a detailed investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.