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17 SourcesHyderabad, India
thebalanced.newsIndiGo Flight Evacuated at Chandigarh After Passenger's Power Bank Catches Fire
On May 5, 2026, IndiGo flight 6E 108 from Hyderabad to Chandigarh was evacuated after a passenger's power bank caught fire while the aircraft was stationary on the runway post-landing. Cabin crew promptly extinguished the fire, but smoke spread inside the cabin, prompting an emergency evacuation via inflatable slides. All 198 passengers and crew were safely moved to the terminal, with a few minor injuries reported, including one passenger with a leg fracture. Authorities are investigating, and the aircraft will undergo safety checks before resuming operations.
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
49%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 17 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a largely factual and safety-focused narrative without evident political framing. Coverage includes official statements from IndiGo and airport authorities, passenger accounts, and regulatory context from the DGCA. The perspectives emphasize airline safety protocols and passenger well-being, with no partisan or political viewpoints influencing the reporting.
Sentiment — Neutral (49/100)
The overall tone across the articles is neutral to cautiously reassuring, focusing on the prompt response by crew and the absence of serious injuries. While the incident caused panic and minor injuries, the coverage highlights effective emergency procedures and safety measures, balancing concern with reassurance. Some reports mention passenger distress, but the sentiment remains measured and factual.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 5 May, 12:11 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1hindustantimes5 May, 12:11 pmIndiGo flight evacuated at Chandigarh Airport after passenger's power bank catches fire
- 2indiatoday5 May, 12:15 pmPassengers evacuated from IndiGo flight in Chandigarh after smoke seen in cabin
- 3mint5 May, 12:16 pmIndiGo flight evacuated in Chandigarh after passenger's power bank catches fire Today News
- 4ndtv5 May, 12:17 pmIndiGo Flight Evacuated As Power Bank Catches Fire After Landing In Chandigarh
- 5hindustantimes5 May, 12:28 pmPower bank blast sparks emergency evacuation on IndiGo flight in Chandigarh
- 6moneycontrol5 May, 12:29 pmPower bank catches fire on IndiGo Hyderabad-Chandigarh stationary flight, passengers moved to safe spot- Moneycontrol.com
- 7indiatvnews5 May, 12:30 pmPanic on IndiGo flight as power bank catches fire at Chandigarh Airport; emergency declared
- 8news185 May, 12:36 pmIndiGo Power Bank Fire: Can You Carry A Power Bank On Flights? Rules Explained
- 9thetribune5 May, 12:44 pmFire reported in IndiGo flight from Hyderabad as it lands in Chandigarh - The Tribune
- 10thehindu5 May, 12:48 pmHyderabad-Chandigarh flight evacuated after electronic device catches fire
Lens Score breakdown
38/100
Public interest16/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- public safety issue
This story involves a risk to public safety — infrastructure failure, regulatory lapse, hazardous conditions, or emergency mishandling.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Corporate
IndiGoIndiGo Airlines
Story context
- Category
- Business
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Sources analysed
- 17
- Last analysed
- 5 May 2026
- Key entities
- IndiGoHyderabadChandigarhChandigarh International AirportElectronicsAirlineEmergency evacuationFlight attendantDirectorate General of Civil Aviation (India)Flight InternationalAsphalt concreteIndian Air Force
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