An IndiGo flight was evacuated at Chandigarh Airport after a passenger's power bank caught fire following a landing from Hyderabad [1], [2], [3].
This incident highlights the persistent safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in aviation, where smoke in a confined cabin can trigger rapid emergency protocols.
The aircraft, identified as flight 6E 108 [1], had arrived from Hyderabad [2] when the fire broke out. The power bank ignited while the aircraft was stationary after landing [1], [2], [3]. The resulting fire filled the cabin with smoke, prompting a full evacuation of all passengers and crew [2], [3].
Emergency responders acted to clear the plane as the smoke became a hazard. While most people exited the aircraft safely, some travelers suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital [1].
IndiGo Airlines operated the flight, which remained on the tarmac while crews managed the situation [1], [2]. The fire originated specifically from a passenger's personal electronic device [3].
Airline safety regulations generally require passengers to keep power banks in carry-on luggage to ensure they can be managed by crew if they overheat. In this instance, the fire occurred after the flight had already touched down, reducing the risk of a mid-air emergency but still necessitating an immediate evacuation to protect those on board [2], [3].
“A passenger’s power bank caught fire after landing, filling the cabin with smoke.”
This event underscores the volatility of consumer-grade portable chargers and the critical importance of rapid evacuation procedures. Because lithium-ion battery fires can release toxic smoke and are difficult to extinguish, aviation authorities maintain strict guidelines on how these devices are transported. The fact that the fire occurred after landing prevented a catastrophic flight-path emergency, but the resulting injuries emphasize that ground-level incidents still pose significant public health and safety risks.
