IndiGo flight diverted after smoke from passenger device
The flight was diverted because smoke was detected coming from a personal electronic device stored in the overhead bin. Pilots followed safety protocols and landed safely at Hyderabad, with a replacement aircraft arranged for Chennai.
What happened
- 11 Oct, 13:30 IST (departure)
IndiGo flight 6E 6115 left Delhi for Chennai as scheduled [1]
- 11 Oct, ~15:15 IST
Smoke from a passenger’s electronic device was observed in the cabin, prompting the crew to act [1][2]
- 11 Oct, 15:15 IST
Pilots diverted the aircraft and landed safely at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport [1][2]
- Later on 11 Oct
An alternate aircraft was provided to continue the journey to Chennai [1][2]
What you need to know
Smoke from personal electronic devices can trigger emergency protocols on aircraft.
Cabin crew are trained to isolate the source and inform pilots quickly.
Diverting to the nearest suitable airport is standard safety practice.
Airlines typically arrange replacement flights to minimize passenger inconvenience.
The exact cause of the smoke (e.g., battery failure, short circuit) was not detailed in the reports.
Background
On 11 October 2026, IndiGo flight 6E 6115 was en route from Delhi to Chennai when smoke was detected from a passenger’s electronic device stored in the overhead bin. The crew contained the situation and the pilots diverted the aircraft to Hyderabad, landing safely around 15:15 IST. An alternate aircraft was later provided to complete the original route.
Both The Hindu and ThePrint reported that the airline’s statement mentioned smoke, while videos from the cabin showed a fire inside the overhead bin, though the airline only confirmed smoke.
Questions people ask
Why was the flight diverted instead of continuing to Chennai?
Safety regulations require pilots to land at the nearest suitable airport when smoke or fire is detected on board.
What happened to the passengers after the diversion?
They were provided with refreshments and later transferred to another IndiGo aircraft to reach Chennai.
Did the incident involve a battery explosion?
The reports only mention smoke from a personal electronic device; no specific details about a battery explosion were given.
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