IndiGo Flight Diverted to Hyderabad After Smoke Detected Onboard

An IndiGo flight travelling from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on October 11 after smoke was detected coming from a passenger’s personal electronic device stored in an overhead bin. The aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, and arrangements were made to help passengers continue their journey to Chennai.

The incident occurred aboard IndiGo flight 6E 6115, which was operating on the Delhi–Chennai route. According to the airline, cabin crew members noticed smoke coming from an electronic device kept inside an overhead storage compartment while the aircraft was in flight.

The crew responded promptly and brought the situation under control, preventing the incident from escalating. Following standard aviation safety procedures, the pilots decided to divert the aircraft to Hyderabad rather than continue towards its original destination.

In a statement, IndiGo confirmed that the aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The diversion was carried out as a precautionary measure in response to the onboard safety concern.

Smoke from electronic devices can raise serious concerns during a flight, particularly when the device contains a lithium-ion battery. Such batteries can overheat and, in certain circumstances, lead to smoke or fire. Airlines therefore follow strict safety protocols to address potential battery-related incidents and protect passengers and crew.

However, IndiGo’s statement, as described in the available information, did not identify the specific device involved or establish what caused it to emit smoke. No further details about the device or the precise circumstances surrounding the incident were provided.

Following the safe landing, the airline arranged an alternative flight for passengers travelling to Chennai to minimise disruption to their onward journey.

The incident highlights the importance of cabin crew vigilance and timely decisions by flight crews when unexpected safety issues arise in the air. Although the diversion interrupted the scheduled journey, the aircraft’s safe landing in Hyderabad ensured that passengers could continue their travel arrangements through alternative means.

IndiGo has not provided further details in the information available about the exact cause of the smoke or whether any passengers required medical attention.