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IndiGo Flight Door Malfunction Leaves Passengers Inside for Over 30 Minutes

A technical fault prevented the door from unlocking after landing in Raipur, leading crew to seek ground assistance.

The Indigo logo during the annual International Air Transport Association meeting in New Delhi. (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)
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Overview

  • On June 18, IndiGo flight 6E-6313 from Delhi to Raipur landed at approximately 2:20 pm but was delayed as its cabin door failed to unlock.
  • Passengers remained inside the aircraft for more than 30 minutes before ground personnel intervened to open the door.
  • Among those on board were Raipur mayor Meenal Choubey and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel.
  • IndiGo confirmed the technical glitch, said it followed standard safety procedures, and apologized for the inconvenience.
  • Some travelers said the malfunction revived concerns after last month’s air crash in Ahmedabad.