An IndiGo flight arriving in Chandigarh from Hyderabad is evacuated after a passenger’s power bank catches fire onboard. Multiple reports say the aircraft was stationary after landing when smoke appeared in the cabin, including from an overhead bin, and the incident triggered an emergency response. Passengers are told to leave belongings behind, and crew members carry out evacuation using emergency slides. News reports state that all passengers and crew are moved to the terminal and that relevant authorities are informed immediately. One outlet reports that 200-plus passengers are evacuated. Another report says six passengers are injured during the evacuation, while airport officials confirm there are no fatalities. Accounts also describe panic among passengers as smoke filled the cabin, with some passengers alleging delays in medical attention and dissatisfaction with how complaints were handled. Separate coverage highlights airline and aviation guidance on carrying lithium battery devices, including rules that power banks should not be used for charging during flights and should be kept in hand baggage. The airline states it acts in the interest of safety and that the well-being of customers is being attended to.
IndiGo flight evacuated at Chandigarh after passenger power bank catches fire
An IndiGo flight arriving in Chandigarh from Hyderabad is evacuated after a passenger’s power bank catches fire onboard. Multiple reports say the aircraft was stationary after landing when smoke appea...
- An IndiGo aircraft arriving from Hyderabad at Chandigarh reports a power bank catching fire after landing.
- Smoke is reported in the cabin, including around overhead bins, leading to an emergency evacuation.
- Crew evacuates passengers using emergency slides and moves them to the terminal; all passengers are safely moved out.
- Reported injuries include six passengers; airport officials report no fatalities.
- Passengers are instructed to leave belongings behind during the evacuation, and authorities are informed immediately.
The incident occurred on Tuesday after the IndiGo flight from Hyderabad landed at Chandigarh Airport. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a power bank kept in a seat-back pouch caught fire while the aircraft was taxiing towards the bay.
3 months agoAn IndiGo flight at Chandigarh airport was evacuated after a power bank reportedly caught fire, injuring six passengers. The incident highlights DGCA's ban on using power banks for charging during flights, emphasizing they must be in hand baggage only. Passengers are instructed to report any device emitting heat or smoke.
3 months agoA passenger's power bank ignited on an IndiGo flight after landing in Chandigarh, filling the cabin with smoke and forcing an emergency evacuation. Six people were injured during the chaotic exit, raising concerns about onboard safety protocols for lithium battery devices and post-incident handling.
3 months agoThe aircraft had already come to a halt when panic spread through the cabin. Passengers were told to leave their belongings behind as crew members deployed emergency slides and rushed everyone out safely.
3 months agoAn IndiGo flight from Hyderabad faced an emergency landing at Chandigarh after a power bank caught fire, prompting the evacuation of 200+ passengers.
3 months agoPanic erupted on an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh when a power bank ignited mid-cabin after landing. Six passengers sustained injuries during the subsequent evacuation via emergency slides. Airport officials confirmed no fatalities, but passengers alleged delays in medical aid and inadequate complaint handling by the airline.
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