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Power bank blast prompts emergency evacuation on IndiGo flight 6E108 in Chandigarh
IndiGo flight 6E108 from Hyderabad to Chandigarh faced an emergency after a suspected power bank explosion during landing. The aircraft landed around 4:00 pm on May 4, 2026, and a slide evacuation was conducted for about 200 passengers and six crew, with some injuries reported. Authorities deployed ambulances and awaited official statements on the incident.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights safety concerns around electronic devices on board and emergency evacuation procedures, with authorities still assessing the blast's cause.
Timeline
6 Events
Official communications awaited, as per article
May 5, 2026
As of the article's publication, official communications from Chandigarh International Airport Limited about the technical cause of the blast or the evacuation had not been issued, and the airport police station had not received formal notification of the event.
Ambulances deployed; injuries stabilised; official communications pending
May 4, 2026
Airport authorities deployed ambulances to transport the injured and stabilise those with minor abrasions. The airport police station reported no formal notification of the event, and Chandigarh International Airport Limited had not issued a statement regarding the technical cause of the blast or the evacuation.
Passenger Richa injured during evacuation
May 4, 2026
Among those hurt was a passenger named Richa, who sustained an ankle injury. She was travelling with her family from Goa and is receiving treatment at a private hospital in Zirakpur.
Emergency exits opened for slide evacuation
May 4, 2026
Emergency exits were opened at 4:25 pm for a slide evacuation, with about 200 passengers and six crew members evacuated. The evacuation caused minor injuries and abrasions among travellers, including two infants.
Emergency declared and aircraft directed to Bay 1
May 4, 2026
On landing, the crew declared an emergency and the aircraft was directed to Bay 1 at Chandigarh Airport.
Flight 6E108 lands at Chandigarh amid emergency after suspected power bank explosion
May 4, 2026
IndiGo flight 6E108, arriving from Hyderabad to Chandigarh, reported a suspected power bank explosion during landing. Police sources said the incident was initially reported by a passenger in seat 39C and smoke spread throughout the aircraft despite the crew's attempts to extinguish it. The aircraft landed at Chandigarh Airport around 4:00 pm.