IndiGo Flight Door Malfunctions, Passengers Stuck Inside Post Landing

Passengers of a Delhi-Raipur IndiGo flight on Wednesday had to remain inside the aircraft for more than half an hour after it landed here as the door did not open due to a technical problem.

Raipur mayor Meenal Choubey and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel were among the passengers on board flight 6E-6313.

The airline acknowledged the incident and expressed regret.

Choubey told PTI over phone that after landing in Raipur around 2:20 p.m., the door of the flight remained locked for more than 30 minutes.

“When we asked about the reason for the delay in opening the door, the crew said there was some technical problem, and they were trying to open it. After 30 minutes, we asked them to seek assistance from the people outside. Then the people on the ground opened the door,” she said.

“We were not scared, but after the Ahmedabad (air crash) incident, minor glitches also remind you of that tragedy,” she added.

Senior Congress leader Baghel told reporters at the airport that the passengers remained stranded inside the aircraft for 40 minutes as the door remained closed.

“IndiGo flight 6E 6313, operating from Delhi to Raipur, experienced a delay in opening the aircraft door upon arrival on June 18, 2025, due to a minor technical issue. Following standard safety procedures, the door was opened after necessary checks were completed,” an airline spokesperson said.

“We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding,” the spokesperson added.