IndiGo Flight Evacuated After Power Bank Catches Fire at Chandigarh Airport
Power bank catches fire inside IndiGo plane at Chandigarh airport; all evacuated
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Over 200 passengers were evacuated from an IndiGo flight at Chandigarh Airport after a power bank caught fire shortly after landing. The incident, which resulted in smoke filling the cabin, was managed by the crew using fire extinguishers, and no injuries were reported, although one passenger suffered a twisted ankle during evacuation.
- 01A power bank caught fire on an IndiGo flight shortly after landing at Chandigarh Airport.
- 02All 200+ passengers, including crew, were safely evacuated using emergency slides.
- 03No injuries were reported, but one passenger suffered a twisted ankle during the evacuation.
- 04The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had previously advised against using power banks during flights due to safety concerns.
- 05The incident caused panic among passengers but was handled efficiently by the cabin crew.
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On May 5, an IndiGo A321 aircraft operating flight 6E-108 from Hyderabad to Chandigarh was evacuated after a passenger's power bank caught fire while the plane was taxiing. The fire filled the cabin with smoke, prompting the crew to deploy all six emergency slides for a swift evacuation of over 200 individuals, including six crew members. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that the fire was extinguished using two fire extinguishers and noted that no injuries occurred during the incident. However, one passenger reported that his wife sustained a twisted ankle while evacuating, requiring medical attention at a hospital in Zirakpur. The DGCA had previously issued warnings regarding the use of power banks on flights due to potential hazards associated with lithium batteries, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in aviation.
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The incident raises concerns about passenger safety and the risks associated with carrying lithium battery-powered devices on flights.
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