Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encounters severe turbulence
An Air India flight traveling from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday, causing the aircraft to drop approximately 300 feet in altitude. The incident, which lasted for several minutes, resulted in injuries to 17 people on board, including passengers and crew members. While all 13 injured passengers have since been discharged from the hospital, four crew members remain under medical care. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has initiated an investigation into the event, and authorities are currently analyzing the aircraft's flight data recorders.
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What Happened
An Air India flight, identified as AI2379, encountered severe turbulence while en route from Phuket to Delhi on Tuesday. The aircraft, carrying 137 passengers and 8 crew members, experienced a sudden drop in altitude of approximately 300 feet. The turbulence persisted for four to five minutes, causing injuries to 17 individuals on board. Following the incident, the flight landed safely in Delhi, where medical teams provided assistance to the affected passengers and crew.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu confirmed the details of the event and commended the crew for their handling of the situation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched a formal investigation to determine the cause of the turbulence, including an analysis of the flight recorders. While all injured passengers have been discharged from medical facilities, four crew members continue to receive treatment for their injuries.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi.Source not recorded
- The aircraft experienced a sudden altitude drop of approximately 300 feet.Source not recorded
- The turbulence lasted for four to five minutes.Source not recorded
- There were 137 passengers and 8 crew members on board.Source not recorded
- A total of 17 people were injured during the event.Source not recorded
- All 13 injured passengers have been discharged from the hospital.Source not recorded
- Four crew members remain under medical care.Source not recorded
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched an investigation.Source not recorded
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- TOIThe Times of IndiaAir India turbulence lasted 'four to five mins'; some passengers still in hospital
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- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
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