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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.

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.