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Air India Flight Plunges Mid-Air, Pilots Grounded
An Air India plane flying from Delhi to Vienna had a scary moment shortly after taking off.
The plane unexpectedly dropped down, but the pilots quickly regained control.
The plane safely landed in Vienna after a nine-hour flight.
Now, investigators are looking into what happened, and the pilots are grounded while the investigation continues.
An Air India Boeing 777 experienced a sudden altitude loss shortly after takeoff from Delhi.
The incident occurred on June 14.
The flight was en route from Delhi to Vienna.
The aircraft safely reached Vienna after a nine-hour flight.
The DGCA has launched a detailed probe into the incident.
- Who
- Air India Boeing 777, the pilots, DGCA.
- What
- An Air India Boeing 777 experienced a sudden loss of altitude shortly after takeoff.
- When
- June 14, 2024, shortly after takeoff.
- Where
- Delhi to Vienna route, shortly after takeoff from Delhi.
- Why
- Under investigation.
- Aircraft Involved
- Air India Boeing 777
- Route
- Delhi to Vienna
- Date of Incident
- June 14, 2024
- Flight Duration
- 9 hours, 8 minutes
- Regulatory Body
- DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
Sources
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