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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
IndiGo flight faces technical glitch at Raipur airport, passengers including former CM, mayor stuck for 40 minutes
Representative image RAIPUR: An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Raipur encountered a technical fault on Wednesday, causing panic and distress among passengers as they were unable to exit the aircraft for nearly 40 minutes after landing at Swami Vivekananda Airport. The door of the flight, which had safely touched down at Raipur Airport, couldn't be opened due to technical malfunction, leaving the passengers trapped inside. The flight landed on time at 2.25 pm but couldn't disembark passengers due to malfunction. Among the passengers were prominent figures such as former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Congress MLA Chaturi Nand, and Raipur Mayor Meenal Chaubey, who were all aboard the flight. The delayed door opening led to a moment of panic for some passengers, who grew anxious as the minutes passed, Meenal Choubey told TOI. She said that the cabin crew informed the passengers that the monitor had not received the command to open the door connected to the aero-bridge. Choubey said that though they could see the ground crew and everything outside normal, the passengers obviously panicked waiting for so long inside the aircraft due to the locked door. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo TOI tried contacting Raipur airport director and aviation secretary but they didn't attend calls and were not available for comments. TOI spoke to the IndiGo spokesperson in New Delhi who said, '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.' 'We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers' patience and understanding. At IndiGo, passenger safety and adherence to protocol remain our highest priorities,' the spokesperson said. Congress MLA Chaturi Nand, who was traveling with her husband, shared her experience of the incident. She explained that after the flight landed in Raipur, the door failed to open due to technical difficulties. Her husband, along with other passengers, became quite anxious during the delay. She also highlighted the heightened anxiety, stating that many passengers were on edge following the recent Air India incident in Ahmedabad. 'People were a little scared, especially after the Ahmedabad accident, which added to the tension inside the flight,' said the MLA.
India Today
11 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Bhupesh Baghel among flyers stranded after IndiGo flight door fails to open after Raipur landing
Panic briefly ensued at Raipur Airport on Tuesday afternoon after an IndiGo flight's door failed to open for 30 minutes after landing. Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel was among the flyers stuck inside the flight.6E 6312 from Delhi encountered a technical malfunction upon landing, leaving passengers stranded inside the aircraft for nearly 30 minutes. The flight landed safely at 2:25 pm but was unable to disembark passengers due to a gate from Bhupesh Baghel, those onboard were MLA Chaturi Nand, and Raipur Mayor Meenal Chaubey. The incident took place after the flight landed at the Veer Narayan International airport in Raipur. When the crew tried to open the door to initiate de-boarding, the main exit door failed to aircraft's cabin screen, linked to the door's mechanism, reportedly displayed no signal, making it impossible to open the gate immediately. This led to confusion among passengers and a brief emergency response at the CM Baghel later confirmed the incident, saying, 'There was a technical issue with the gate. After half an hour of effort, the door was finally opened and all passengers were safely deboarded.'
