Airbus and French agency to join probe into Phuket flight
Airbus and French aviation safety authorities are joining an investigation into an Air India flight that experienced a sudden altitude loss. The probe is examining potential mechanical failures and pilot behavior following reports of a mid-flight incident.
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NEW DELHI: European aerospace major Airbus and France's Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety will join the probe to establish what caused the Air India A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi with 145 aboard to suddenly lose altitude by about 300ft last week, injuring many on board.Led by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), the investigation is examining the twin aspects of the aircraft's mechanical issues and pilot behaviour. Everyone TOI spoke to said what happened mid-flight was indeed "a close shave". Luckily, the aircraft (AI 2379) landed safely at its destination, but 17 people had to be hospitalised.The captain's psychoactive substance screening test was not negative, and the confirmatory test result is not yet officially known. His behaviour on board is under the scanner.
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