- The Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe mid-air turbulence, leaving at least 15 people injured and prompting a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) investigation.
- The aircraft, a narrow-body A320 operating as AI2379, landed safely at Delhi airport around 11.30 am with 134 passengers and 8 crew members on board.
- At least 15 people, including 11 passengers and 4 cabin crew members, sustained injuries and were moved to hospitals; a senior DGCA official reported a severe injury to one cabin crew member, injury to another and minor injuries to passengers after a sudden loss of about 300 feet in altitude.
- Air India confirmed a brief turbulence-related event during cruise, said there were no reports of serious injuries, and stated that a small number of passengers and crew with minor injuries were taken to a medical facility; the airline said it was cooperating with authorities.
An Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday morning, resulting in 15 injuries among passengers and crew. The narrow-body A320 aircraft lost approximately 300 feet in altitude during the incident, prompting an investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).123456789
According to officials, the flight had 134 passengers and 8 crew members on board. Among the injured were 11 passengers and 4 cabin crew members, with one crew member suffering severe injuries. All injured individuals were transported to various hospitals for treatment.
An Air India spokesperson stated that the flight experienced a brief turbulence-related event during cruise, leading to a momentary change in altitude. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi at around 11:30 am, and all passengers and crew disembarked without further incident.
The spokesperson emphasized that there were no reports of serious injuries, and those with minor injuries were taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary assessments. The airline is providing support to those affected and cooperating with authorities during the investigation.
While turbulence is a common occurrence, incidents resulting in injuries are rare. The DGCA is looking into the circumstances surrounding this event, which has raised concerns about passenger safety during flights.
“The A320, operating as AI2379, lost roughly 300 feet in altitude and landed safely in Delhi with 134 passengers and 8 crew aboard, a senior DGCA official told PTI. Air India said no serious injuries were reported; passengers and crew with minor injuries were taken to a medical facility for precautionary examination.”
