Canonical event record
What happened
An IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Chennai diverted to Hyderabad on 11 October 2026 after a passenger’s powerbank caught fire in an overhead compartment. All passengers disembarked safely; IndiGo provided a replacement aircraft and began a technical inspection.
Why it matters: The incident highlights the operational and safety risk of improperly stowed lithium-ion batteries and reinforces IndiGo’s baggage restrictions.