'A rebirth for us': Passengers recall chaos after Air India flight hits turbulence
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence, resulting in 17 injuries and a sudden 300-foot altitude drop. The DGCA has launched an investigation into the incident, which left passengers and crew hospitalized with minor to severe injuries.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding aviation turbulence and the importance of seatbelt compliance during flights.
NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday morning, briefly losing around 300 feet in altitude and leaving at least 17 people injured, including four cabin crew members.Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport around 11.30am.The aircraft had 134 passengers and eight crew members on board, news agency PTI reported.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into the incident.According to a senior DGCA official, the aircraft experienced a loss of approximately 300 feet in altitude during the flight.One cabin crew member suffered severe injuries, while another crew member and several passengers sustained injuries.Sources said 13 passengers and four cabin crew members were injured and taken to different hospitals for medical evaluation, PTI reported.Passenger recounts terrifying ordealA passenger onboard the flight described the turbulence as an extremely frightening experience, saying his father…
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