Inde : Un avion atterrit en catastrophe après un incendie à bord
In India, an Airbus A321 flying from New Delhi to Chennai made an emergency landing on Sunday, October 11, after smoke was detected on board. According to a statement from IndiGo, the airline that operates the aircraft, the smoke originated from an electronic device that caught fire in the baggage compartment.
The electronic device in question is an external battery belonging to a passenger. It allows for the charging of mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets.
IndiGo praised the crew's prompt response which enabled them to control the fire and allow the aircraft to land safely.
Approximately 180 passengers and seven crew members were on board.
"In accordance with applicable regulations, the pilots diverted the aircraft and landed safely at Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport," the airline said in a statement.
According to the Indian news agency PTI, approximately 180 passengers and seven crew members were on board the aircraft. The airline provided a replacement aircraft to continue the journey to Chennai.
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