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Power Bank Fire Forces IndiGo Flight Back to Bay in Delhi, No Injuries Reported

The airline reports the crew extinguished the device fire within seconds, notifying authorities per protocol, with the aircraft cleared after checks.

Overview

  • Flight 6E 2107 was taxiing from Delhi to Dimapur when a passenger’s power bank in a seat-back pocket ignited.
  • Cabin crew followed standard procedures and put out the flames within seconds.
  • The aircraft returned to the bay, authorities were informed, and all passengers and crew were safe.
  • After inspections, the jet was cleared for operations, and IndiGo described the incident as minor without disclosing passenger numbers.
  • The flight later departed at 14:33 and landed in Dimapur at 16:45 after a scheduled 12:25 departure, according to Flightradar24.