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DGCA Grounds MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 Power Banks
15 Oct
Summary
- A specific power bank model is banned on all flights.
- The ban follows a recent fire incident on an IndiGo flight.
- Passengers must not carry the banned power bank in any baggage.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented a ban on the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank for all flights operating to, from, or within India. This regulatory action stems from a recent fire incident involving the device that raised significant safety concerns.
The aviation regulator's Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) directs passengers and airlines to ensure the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 is not transported on any aircraft, whether in checked baggage, cabin baggage, or cargo. This measure aims to mitigate potential safety risks.
This specific ban was enacted after an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai was diverted to Hyderabad on October 11, 2026, due to a power bank fire. The flight crew managed to control the situation, and the aircraft landed safely.
Previous incidents involving power bank fires on aircraft highlight the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, which can overheat and lead to thermal runaway. These events pose particular dangers within an aircraft cabin.
The DGCA's directive is model-specific, but passengers are reminded to adhere to all existing rules for other power banks and spare lithium batteries. These include carrying them in hand baggage only and refraining from using them to charge devices on board.
