Major Accident Averted: Power Bank Catches Fire on Indigo Flight at Delhi Airport

A potential major accident was narrowly averted on Sunday at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. An Indigo Airlines flight 6E-2107, en route from Delhi to Dimapur, Nagaland, experienced an unexpected incident when a passenger's power bank suddenly caught fire, causing a momentary scare inside the aircraft. The incident occurred around 12:25 PM while the Airbus A320 Neo aircraft was taxing for takeoff.

Swift Response by Cabin Crew

The cabin crew demonstrated exceptional professionalism and quick thinking, strictly adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), while an Indigo spokesperson confirmed that the crew swiftly brought the situation under control within seconds. Fortunately, all passengers and crew members remained safe, and no injuries were reported due to the prompt and effective management of the incident.

Aircraft Inspection and Departure

Following the incident, the aircraft was brought back to the bay where all necessary safety checks were thoroughly completed. After a comprehensive inspection, the flight was cleared for departure. According to flight tracking website Flightradar24, the aircraft departed from. Delhi at 2:33 PM and arrived in Dimapur at 4:45 PM. Emergency teams at the airport were put on alert, but their assistance wasn't required due to the crew's successful containment of the situation, while indigo has informed all relevant authorities about the incident as per protocol, and the aircraft has been cleared for further operations.