Aditya Singh said the pandemic made him afraid to fly, according to investigators.
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Investigators said he hid in a secured area of the airport.
Singh is seen in a yellow vest in the video. He was arrested Jan. 16 and charged with felony criminal trespass.
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The Chicago Department of Aviation said he did not pose a security risk.