Samsung phone catches fire on Indigo flight
posted on Sep 23, 2016 @ 6:16PM
A Samsung Note 2 led to a sparks and smoke in an IndiGo flight flying between Singapore and Chennai on Friday morning, said a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official. Samsung has been struggling with battery explosion issue on its latest Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Samsung has already recalled around 2.5 million units sold globally and stopped sales in India and several other countries. While the issue is with Galaxy Note 7, it is unclear what could have caused Galaxy Note 2 to catch fire mid-air. The incident happened at an IndiGo flight. Sources at IndiGo indicated that "it was not fire, but smoke and spark''. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) therefore, has called in Samsung officials on Monday. The department has also advised the airline to make an announcement on every flight asking passengers to switch off their Samsung Notes on flights. “IndiGo confirms that a few passengers travelling on 6E-054 flight from Singapore to Chennai noticed the smoke smell in the cabin this morning (September 23, 2016) and immediately alerted the cabin crew on board. “The crew quickly identified minor smoke coming from the hat-rack of seat 23 C and simultaneously informed the Pilot-in-Command who further alerted the ATC of the situation on board,” the airline said.