A passenger's power bank caught fire on a flight travelling from Delhi to Chennai. The cabin crew responded promptly to control the situation. All passengers are safe.
The cabin crew responded promptly to control the situation.
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The flight made an emergency landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, on 2026-10-11. All passengers are safe. The aircraft involved was an Airbus bearing the registration VT‑NOE and was destined for Chennai.
The DGCA's guidelines urge passengers to follow safety protocols and avoid using damaged or overheating power banks.
On 2025-11-01, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued guidelines regarding power bank use on aircraft, urging passengers to adhere to safety protocols and avoid using damaged or overheating devices.
The DGCA's guidelines urge passengers to follow safety protocols and avoid using damaged or overheating power banks. The incident highlights the risks associated with lithium batteries in flight.