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IndiGo Delhi–Chennai flight diverted after power bank fire

Last observed 2026-10-12 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

IndiGo flight 6E6115 diverted to Hyderabad after a power bank fire in an overhead luggage compartment; the aircraft landed safely and passengers were transported onward.

Why it matters: The incident underscores lithium-ion battery risks and ongoing scrutiny of overhead-bin storage practices.

Connected intelligence

Signals and related developments

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

These events share topic context. This is not a claim of causation.

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