Passengers on an IndiGo flight breathed a collective sigh of relief after a dramatic evacuation at Hyderabad airport when a personal electronic device burst into flames on the grounded aircraft. Flight 6E 108, en route to Chandigarh, had just touched down when the mishap occurred, leading to an orderly exit for all aboard.
The cabin crew’s lightning-fast response neutralized the threat, averting potential disaster. No injuries were reported, and everyone was safely transported to the terminal for further assistance.
IndiGo’s official statement detailed the sequence: post-landing on May 5, the device overheated and caught fire, prompting immediate evacuation protocols. ‘We notified all relevant authorities and are conducting mandatory checks on the plane,’ the spokesperson added, reaffirming commitment to passenger and crew welfare.
This isn’t the first such close call for the airline. In late March, a Visakhapatnam-Delhi IndiGo flight faced a mid-flight engine malfunction, triggering a full emergency declaration at 10:39 AM. Fifteen minutes later, it landed safely on Delhi’s runway 28, with emergency services on high alert. The 161 souls on board emerged unscathed.
Such episodes fuel discussions on banning certain devices or mandating protective cases in aviation. IndiGo’s track record in crisis management continues to set benchmarks, ensuring minimal disruption to schedules while prioritizing lives.
