Passenger's device starts smoking, flight diverted
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger's personal electronic device caught fire in an overhead bin. The incident highlights the ongoing safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in checked or overhead luggage.
Why it matters
It underscores the importance of aviation safety protocols regarding portable electronic devices and the potential dangers of improper battery storage during flights.
NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai Sunday was diverted to Hyderabad after a passenger's personal electronic device caught fire. The crew put the device in water before the aircraft safely diverted to Hyderabad."6E 6115 was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer's PED. Cabin crew responded promptly and the situation was brought under control. In line with established protocols, the pilots diverted the flight and landed safely at Hyderabad," an IndiGo spokesperson said.The personal electronic device (PED), containing a Li-ion battery, or power bank that caught fire was kept in overhead baggage.Many countries, including India, mandate that such devices be kept in front of passengers so they can quickly spot if they start emitting smoke or catch fire.
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in