Investigation launched into Air India flight AI 2379 altitude drop
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating an incident involving an Air India Airbus A320 that experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop during a flight from Phuket to Delhi on August 4. Reports indicate the aircraft suffered multiple technical failures, including hydraulic issues and an autopilot disconnection, while carrying 137 passengers and 8 crew members. At least 24 people were reported injured during the event. The government has summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, and teams from Airbus and the French aviation safety agency BEA are assisting in the probe.
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What Happened
On August 4, Air India flight AI 2379, an Airbus A320, experienced a sudden altitude loss of approximately 300 feet while en route from Phuket to Delhi. The aircraft, which carried 137 passengers and 8 crew members, landed safely in Delhi despite the mid-flight incident. Reports indicate that the flight encountered multiple technical malfunctions, including triple hydraulic system failures and an autopilot disconnection, which required the co-pilot to assume manual control of the aircraft.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has initiated a formal probe into the incident to examine technical, operational, and human factors. Air India has contacted Airbus regarding the technical failures, and international experts from the French agency BEA and Airbus are expected to assist in the investigation. Government officials have summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson as part of the ongoing inquiry into the causes of the altitude drop and the reported injuries to passengers and crew.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on August 4 during an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi.Source not recorded
- The aircraft involved was an Airbus A320 with registration VT-EXO.Source not recorded
- The flight experienced a sudden altitude drop of approximately 300 feet.Source not recorded
- Reports indicate the aircraft suffered multiple technical issues, including hydraulic failures and an autopilot disconnection.Source not recorded
- At least 24 people were reported injured during the flight.Source not recorded
- The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is leading the investigation into the incident.Source not recorded
- Teams from Airbus and the French agency BEA are assisting in the technical probe.Source not recorded
The Timeline13
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- TOIThe Times of India‘Pilot not in full control’: What happened on Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight
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- English5 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी1 of 2
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- NorthCarried1 of 4
- WestCarried1 of 5
- Central IndiaCarried1 of 1
- EastNot carried0 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried2 of 10
9 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 4 national mastheads.
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