Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet after turbulence, passengers, crew injured

The aircraft suddenly dropped about 300 feet during the flight likely due to turbulence or an updraft/downdraft. 

‘Several heads hit overhead bins, baby hurt’: Air India Phuket-Delhi flight passengers recall horror

At least 14 people – 10 passengers and two crew members – were injured in the incident onboard AI2379.

Mid-air turbulence causes Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight to drop 300 feet: Why monsoon airspace is unlike any other

Ten passengers and four crew were taken for medical checks after AI2379's sudden and brief drop. The weather it flew through may explain why

'A rebirth for us': Passengers recall chaos after Air India flight hits turbulence

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday morning. The aircraft briefly lost altitude, causing injuries to 17 passengers and crew members. One cabin crew member sustained severe injuries, while others had minor wounds. Passengers described the terrifying ordeal, with some being thrown from their seats. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched a thorough investigation into the incident.

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hit By Turbulence, 17 Injured

Air India said that plane experienced a momentary change in altitude. The plane landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew safely disembarked

'We Thought We Would Die': Passenger Recalls Air India Turbulence Scare

Flight AI379 was carrying 134 passengers when it hit the rough patch mid-air.

Air India’s 300-ft scare: Naidu meets injured flyers

Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Turbulence: Passenger Alleges Crew Asked Flyers Not To Post Videos, Claims Emergency Response Delayed At Airport

Broken panels, luggage scattered: Inside Air India flight after severe turbulence

Broken panels, luggage scattered: Inside Air India flight after severe turbulence

"Fasten Your Seat Belts": Air Hostess Screams Amid Air India Turbulence

Flaps of overhead bins are seen lying across the aisle.

‘Flight dropped 300 feet’: Woman recalls terrifying Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence

Air India passenger Shilpi Jain shared a video describing a frightening turbulence experience on a Phuket-Delhi flight.

Watch: Video captures panic on Air India Phuket-Delhi flight

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday. Overhead bins were damaged and debris was scattered across the aisle. Several passengers and crew members sustained injuries during the turbulent event. The aircraft briefly lost altitude before landing safely in Delhi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has initiated an investigation into the incident.

'No ambulances, no coordination': Family alleges lapses after Air India turbulence scare

Palak Raniwala, daughter of the passenger injured on the Air India flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi after it faced sudden loss of altitude during cruise, recounted the harrowing experience, saying that the turbulence was so severe that it caused passengers, including her father, to touch the ceiling of the aircraft.

Air India Phuket- Delhi flight faced turbulence for four-five minutes: Naidu

The airline said that the 13 injured passengers have been discharged from hospital, while four crew members remain under medical care.

Air India Turbulence Lasted 5 Minutes, Crew Had Spinal Injuries: Minister

Further probe is underway, say officials (Representational)

All 13 Passengers Discharged After Being Injured Due To Severe Turbulence On Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight, Four Crew Members Still Under Treatment

Air India turbulence lasted 5 minutes, crew suffered spinal injuries: Minister

Air India turbulence lasted 5 minutes, crew suffered spinal injuries: Minister

Why always Air India: Misinformation takes flight as airline meets turbulence

Why always Air India: Misinformation takes flight as airline meets turbulence

Air India turbulence: 4 crew still hospitalised

Four crew members remain hospitalised after severe turbulence on an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight on August 4, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said.“The turbulence incident that happened, most of the passengers in the first few hours only, were discharged from the hospital. Around 24 passengers were facing some kind of medical inconvenience. So they were taken to the hospital; thorough check-ups have been done for them, and most of them have been discharged,” Naidu said.Also Read: Air India Phuket flight turbulence: Why Indian flyers may face more rough flights and the one ha

Captain of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight may have failed dope test

During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The turbulence caused a significant scare, resulting in hospitalization for thirteen passengers and four crew members. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is conducting a detailed investigation, and the flight crew has been suspended from flying duties as per standard procedures.

Pilot of turbulence-hit Air India Phuket-Delhi flight failed dope test: Sources

Pilot of turbulence-hit Air India Phuket-Delhi flight failed dope test: Sources

'Serious' Air India flight case faces AAIB probe

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi days after the aircraft suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude during cruise on August 4, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) taking both pilots off roster pending the probe."The occurrence has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the AAIB," the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Sunday.The Airbus A320, operating flight AI2379, stabilised and landed safely in Delhi, leaving a few passengers and cabin crew members injured

Turbulent AI flight’s pilot dope test ‘not negative’, sent for confirmation: govt

Following a serious incident involving altitude loss on an Air India flight, the pilot was subjected to a dope screening test. The results were not definitively negative, thereby calling for additional confirmatory tests. As a result, seventeen passengers and crew members were hospitalized. In response, the aviation ministry has initiated an investigation and temporarily removed both pilots from their flying duties until the inquiry concludes.

AAIB probing turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi Air India flight, pilot's dope test results awaited: Govt

AAIB is investigating the Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence incident after it was classified as serious, while the pilot’s screening result awaits confirmation

Pilot was walking strangely, claims flyer on turbulence-hit Air India flight

Pilot was walking strangely, claims flyer on turbulence-hit Air India flight

Not turbulence: Air India A320 suffered rare flight-control event before 300-foot altitude drop

Nine technical snags in a minute, including an autopilot disconnect, hydraulic failures and faults affecting the systems that control the aircraft’s nose-up and nose-down movement; Air India writes to Airbus

Air India flight turbulence: Pilot body issues advisory, seeks confidentiality

The Airline Pilots’ Association of India said a non-negative screening result is a preliminary flag pending confirmatory laboratory testing and review

Airbus team to assist AAIB probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence case

Air India flight AI 2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, experienced a sudden loss of altitude of around 300ft during cruise.

Air India flight that lost 300 feet altitude suffered hydraulic failures

Air India flight that lost 300 feet altitude suffered hydraulic failures

French Aviation Accident Agency Joins AAIB Probe Into Air India Altitude Loss Incident After Report Highlights Technical Failures

Airbus and French agency to join probe into Phuket flight

Pilot Behaviour, Technical Issues Under Scanner

Turbulence, tech fault, pilot? Air India Phuket incident leaves unanswered questions

Turbulence, tech fault, pilot? Air India Phuket incident leaves unanswered questions

Air India CEO meets MoCA, DGCA amid Phuket flight turbulence probe

Air India's departing CEO recently conferred with government representatives about a serious turbulence event that led to injuries and hospitalizations of those on board. The investigation is focused on potential mechanical failures and pilot behavior. Interestingly, the pilot's initial test for psychoactive substances did not return negative. Further steps will depend on the outcomes of the ongoing investigations and confirmation tests.

Pilot on Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tests positive for drugs, shows report

The pilot who flew the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that faced sudden loss of altitude last week tested positive for drugs, reports confirmed on Tuesday.

Number of injured on Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that dropped 300 feet rises to 24

It was earlier reported that fourteen passengers on board the flight were injured after it dropped about 300 feet due to turbulence before landing safely.

Phuket-Delhi Flight's Pilot Smoked Marijuana, Failed 2 Dope Tests: Sources

The pilot has been off-rostered pending an inquiry.

‘Pilot seemed high, eyes were red’: Passenger after pilot of turbulence-hit Air India plane tests positive for marijuana

Air India flight turbulence: A passenger reportedly revealed that after landing in Delhi, the pilot also asked them not to record anything.

AI Phuket-Delhi flight autopilot disconnected after 3 hydraulic alerts: Sources

AI Phuket-Delhi flight autopilot disconnected after 3 hydraulic alerts: Sources

Hydraulic pressure, autopilot disconnect: Turbulence-hit Air India Phuket-Delhi flight logged 9 warnings in a minute

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight: Warnings indicated low reservoir levels in the Yellow and Blue systems, autopilot disconnect and elevator flight-control fault.

Hydraulic systems failed, controls hit for 4 seconds on turbulence-hit Delhi-Phuket Air India flight

According to the Airbus report, the co-pilot of the flight AI2379 applied full nose-down input, but the controls initially did not respond.