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Air India Flight Incident Under Investigation
An Air India plane flying from Phuket to Delhi suddenly dropped 300 feet in the air.
This happened on August 4 while the plane was flying high above the ground.
Twenty passengers and four crew members were injured.
Two crew members reportedly suffered spinal injuries.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is studying what happened.
Investigators are checking technical, operational, medical, and human factors.
The pilot reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances in two tests.
The government will decide what to do after the preliminary report is released.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the August 4 Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident.
Air India Flight AI 2379 suddenly lost 300 feet while cruising at 36,000 feet.
Twenty passengers and four crew members were injured during the incident.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said a preliminary report is expected very soon.
The pilot reportedly tested positive twice for psychoactive substances, with reports identifying marijuana.
- Who
- Air India Flight AI 2379, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, was involved; the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating, and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu gave the update.
- What
- The aircraft abruptly lost 300 feet of altitude during its cruise, injuring 20 passengers and four crew members.
- Where
- The flight was traveling from Phuket to Delhi, with the post-flight screening conducted in Delhi.
- When
- The incident occurred on August 4; a preliminary investigation report is expected very soon.
- Why
- The aircraft lost altitude for reasons still under investigation; authorities are examining technical, operational, medical, and human factors.
Key facts
- Flight
- Air India Flight AI 2379
- Route
- Phuket to Delhi
- Passengers and crew
- 137 passengers and eight crew members
- Altitude loss
- 300 feet at 36,000 feet during the cruise phase
- Injuries
- At least 24 people: 20 passengers and four crew members
- Investigator
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
- Pilot screening
- Two post-flight tests reportedly returned positive results for psychoactive substances
Quotes
Ram Mohan Naidu
India's Civil Aviation Minister
“We have been pushing them to step up their operations, especially the financial side of it. The airlines have assured they will be doing it quite soon.”
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“further course of action will then be decided”
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