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Air Arabia flight grounded in Chennai after passenger opens emergency exit mid taxiing

India
Published on 3 May 2026
Air Arabia flight grounded in Chennai after passenger opens emergency exit mid taxiing

The plane was taxiing when the exit was opened

An Air Arabia flight from Sharjah was grounded at Chennai International Airport after a passenger opened an emergency exit while the aircraft was taxiing. The pilot stopped the plane and alerted authorities. CISF personnel rushed in and arrested the passenger, who is now being questioned. Officials are also assessing his mental state as investigations continue.

  • Incident happened while the aircraft was taxiing at Chennai airport
  • Pilot halted the flight and alerted authorities immediately
  • CISF arrested the passenger and began questioning
  • Mental condition is being assessed as part of investigations
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