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India· DelhiIndiGo Flight Diverted Due to Power Bank Fire
An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing in Hyderabad after a passenger's power bank caught fire onboard.
Background
Aviation safety is a continuous concern in India, a country with a rapidly expanding air travel market. Incidents involving passenger electronics, while rare, highlight ongoing challenges for airlines and regulators in maintaining safety standards amidst high passenger volumes.
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IndiGo Flight Diverted Due to Power Bank Fire
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoReports confirm the emergency landing, the cause of the fire (power bank), and that all passengers were safe.
Power Bank Fire Forces Emergency Landing of IndiGo Flight in India
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoNews reports confirm an IndiGo flight made an emergency landing due to a power bank fire, with all passengers reported safe.
IndiGo Flight Diverted to Hyderabad Due to Power Bank Fire
First report 5h agoLast update 1h agoReports confirm an IndiGo flight made an emergency landing in Hyderabad due to a power bank fire, with all passengers reported safe after the fire was extinguished.
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