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Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report into an incident involving a Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, registered T7-SEI, after its passenger-crew door separated during the initial climb following departure from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on 15 October 2026. The aircraft, operated by Triton Aviation Limited and flying as DWC052, was conducting a non-scheduled flight from Abuja to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. There were nine people on board, comprising two flight crew members, one cabin crew member and six passengers. According to the preliminary report, the incident occurred at approximately 17:19 local time, when the flight crew observed an abnormal increase in cabin altitude and suspected a pressurisation issue. The captain subsequently instructed the cabin crew member to check the main cabin door. As the cabin crew member approached the Passenger-Crew Door to carry out the inspection, the door opened and detached from the aircraft. The flight crew declared an emergency and coordinated with Abuja Air Traffic Control for an immediate return to the airport. The aircraft landed safely on Runway 22 at approximately 17:34 local time. All nine occupants disembarked without injuries, although the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Following notification of the occurrence, the NSIB deployed investigators to locate and recover the detached door. It was subsequently found in a cornfield in Gui Village, within the Abuja Municipal Area Council, approximately five miles southwest of the airport. The Bureau said the preliminary report contains factual information established during the investigation, including initial findings based on available evidence and immediate safety recommendations arising from safety issues identified so far. However, the report does not contain an analysis or conclusions on the cause of the door separation or any contributing factors. The investigation remains ongoing. The NSIB said it will publish a final report containing its analysis, conclusions and any further safety recommendations upon completion of the investigation, in accordance with Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

Nigeria’s NSIB Releases Preliminary Report On Abuja Aircraft Door Separation Incident

Aviation Today News Desk November 13, 2026

Abuja, Nigeria: The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released its preliminary report into an incident involving a Bombardier Challenger 604

57-Year-Old Man Charged Over Alleged Assault on Cabin Manager Before Perth Flight

Aviation Today News Desk November 7, 2026

Perth, Australia: A 57-year-old West Australian man has been charged with common assault following an alleged assault on a cabin manager

One Injured As Five Survive Small Plane Crash During Emergency Landing In Hawaii

Aviation Today News Desk October 31, 2026

Waimea, United States: Five people survived after a Gippsland GA-8 aircraft crashed in a field in Waimea, on the Hawaiian island

Four United Airlines Flight Attendants Injured In Severe Turbulence Near Los Angeles

Aviation Today News Desk October 23, 2026

Los Angeles, United States: Four flight attendants were injured when United Airlines Flight UA1157 encountered severe turbulence during its descent into

Fire Erupts On LATAM Airlines A320 Before Takeoff In Lima, Passengers Evacuated Safely

Aviation Today News Desk October 21, 2026

Lima, Peru: A LATAM Airlines Perú Airbus A320 operating flight LA2302 from Lima to Piura suffered a fire on the left

Austrian Airlines Confirms No Threat After Tel Aviv–Vienna Flight Diverts To Sofia

Aviation Today News Desk October 19, 2026

Sofia, Bulgaria: An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 operating flight OS82 from Tel Aviv, Israel, to Vienna, Austria, was cleared of any

Nine Safe After Bombardier Challenger 604 Loses Door Shortly After Abuja Departure

Aviation Today News Desk October 17, 2026

Abuja, Nigeria: A Bombardier Challenger 604 operated by Triton Aviation lost a door shortly after departing Abuja for Lagos on 15

Hyderabad, India: An IndiGo flight operating from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on 11 October after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device, with media reports identifying the device as a power bank that caught fire inside the aircraft’s overhead storage compartment. The aircraft landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, and an alternative aircraft was arranged to take passengers to Chennai. The flight, numbered 6E 6115, was operated by an Airbus A321, media reported that 191 people were aboard the aircraft. The exact breakdown of passengers and crew has not been independently confirmed through an official airline statement. No injuries were reported in connection with this flight. In a statement IndiGo said: “IndiGo flight 6E 6115, operating from Delhi to Chennai on October 11, 2026, was diverted to Hyderabad after smoke was detected from a customer’s personal electronic device. The cabin crew responded promptly and the situation was brought under control. In line with established protocols, the pilots diverted the flight and landed safely at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. An alternate aircraft has been arranged to continue the journey to Chennai.” The airline added: “We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers due to this unforeseen situation and are making all efforts to minimise it, including offering refreshments and sharing timely updates.” Visuals circulated on social media and published by news outlets appeared to show flames and smoke coming from an overhead compartment, with passengers attempting to contain the fire. However, IndiGo’s statement did not specify the device involved, confirm the exact location of the fire or explain what caused the smoke. The power bank identification and details of the fire were reported by media outlets. The incident has renewed attention on the carriage and use of lithium-ion batteries aboard aircraft. IndiGo’s published baggage policy states that power banks and spare or loose lithium batteries are permitted only in hand baggage. They must remain within the passenger’s personal reach, such as under the seat, in a seat pocket or carried on the person. The policy explicitly states that these items must not be stored in overhead compartments or checked baggage. The airline’s policy also says that, subject to applicable security clearance, passengers may carry up to two spare or loose lithium-ion batteries, including power banks, rated up to 100 watt-hours (Wh). Batteries between 100 Wh and 160 Wh may be permitted under specified approval conditions for portable medical devices. Battery terminals must be insulated to prevent short circuits, and power banks must not be recharged or used to charge another device while aboard the aircraft. IndiGo’s boarding information also instructs passengers not to use or charge power banks during flights. The airline’s restrictions apply to both domestic and international services. The reported location of the fire is significant because the airline’s policy specifically prohibits storing power banks in overhead compartments. However, the available reporting does not establish how the device came to be stored there or whether any passenger or airline procedure was breached. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a Dangerous Goods Advisory Circular on 11 November 2025, advising airlines to prohibit the use of power banks to charge portable electronic devices during flights because of safety concerns involving lithium batteries. In a written answer to Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1801, answered on 9 March 2026, the Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed the advisory’s date and purpose. The government stated that the DGCA issued the circular “advising airlines to prohibit the use of power banks for charging portable electronic devices during flight, in view of safety concerns arising from lithium battery-related incidents.” The government also stated that the first such instance was reported to the DGCA on 19 October 2025. The parliamentary answer referred to the advisory and the Aircraft (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) Rules, 2026. Lithium-ion batteries can overheat and enter a process known as thermal runaway, potentially causing smoke, fire and the release of hot gases. Such events can be difficult to manage in an aircraft cabin, making prompt detection and crew intervention important. The precise mechanism behind the reported fire on flight 6E 6115 has not been established in the airline statement or the reports cited here. Earlier IndiGo power bank incidents: The latest incident follows an earlier power bank fire aboard IndiGo flight 6E 108, which operated from Hyderabad to Chandigarh on 5 May 2026. The aircraft had landed in Chandigarh and was taxiing when a passenger’s power bank caught fire in a seat pocket. Two fire extinguishers were used, and passengers were evacuated. Another incident occurred on 19 October 2025, when a passenger’s power bank reportedly caught fire in a seat-back pocket aboard IndiGo flight 6E 2107 from Delhi to Dimapur while the aircraft was taxiing for take-off. The flight returned to its parking bay. These incidents have highlighted the importance of keeping power banks accessible, avoiding their use during flights and informing cabin crew immediately if a device becomes unusually hot, emits smoke or produces an unusual smell. For the 11 October incident, the airline’s publicly reported statement confirms the smoke detection, crew response, diversion and safe landing. The precise cause of the fire, the device’s specifications and the circumstances in which it was stored remain unconfirmed.

IndiGo A321 Diverts To Hyderabad After Smoke Detected From Passenger’s Electronic Device

Aviation Today News Desk October 12, 2026

Hyderabad, India: An IndiGo flight operating from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on 11 October after smoke was detected

Avianca Flight Diverts To Miami After Severe Turbulence Injures Nine Passengers And Crew

Aviation Today News Desk October 12, 2026

Miami, United States: An Avianca Airbus A320 operating Flight AV42 from Medellín, Colombia, to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey Catches Fire During Training In North Carolina

Aviation Today News Desk October 9, 2026

North Carolina, United States: An MV-22B Osprey belonging to the US Marine Corps’ Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 caught fire

Incidents

Nigeria’s NSIB Releases Preliminary Report On Abuja Aircraft Door Separation Incident

57-Year-Old Man Charged Over Alleged Assault on Cabin Manager Before Perth Flight

One Injured As Five Survive Small Plane Crash During Emergency Landing In Hawaii

Four United Airlines Flight Attendants Injured In Severe Turbulence Near Los Angeles

Fire Erupts On LATAM Airlines A320 Before Takeoff In Lima, Passengers Evacuated Safely

Austrian Airlines Confirms No Threat After Tel Aviv–Vienna Flight Diverts To Sofia

Nine Safe After Bombardier Challenger 604 Loses Door Shortly After Abuja Departure

IndiGo A321 Diverts To Hyderabad After Smoke Detected From Passenger’s Electronic Device

Avianca Flight Diverts To Miami After Severe Turbulence Injures Nine Passengers And Crew

US Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey Catches Fire During Training In North Carolina

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