IndiGo Flight Fire: Power Bank Burns at Delhi Airport; Crew Acts

Power Bank Sparks Fire Scare on IndiGo Flight at Delhi Airport

An IndiGo flight experienced a fire scare while taxiing at Delhi airport on Tuesday. The incident was reportedly triggered by a passenger’s power bank, which sparked a blaze.

The quick actions of the IndiGo cabin crew were instrumental in extinguishing the fire. Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.

The aircraft was on the runway when the incident occurred. Emergency services were alerted, and the situation was brought under control by the on-board crew.

The event caused a temporary disruption at the airport as the aircraft was isolated. Further details regarding the specific aircraft model or the number of passengers on board were not immediately available. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to investigate the incident.

The Times of India report emphasizes the importance of adhering to airline regulations regarding electronic devices, especially those with lithium-ion batteries like power banks, in flight.

Key Points

• The incident occurred on Tuesday.
• The fire scare was sparked by a passenger’s power bank.
• The fire was extinguished by the IndiGo cabin crew.
• The incident took place while the aircraft was taxiing at Delhi airport.

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