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Thirteen hurt as Air India jet hits severe turbulence
Rediff··5 Aug
Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, an Airbus A320neo, hit severe turbulence that injured 13 passengers and four crew out of 137 passengers and eight crew. Five passengers were discharged by the evening of August 4. Capt Prashant Dhalla said severe turbulence can disengage autopilot and prove life-threatening, and he expects a DGCA probe.
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What It Means For You
- Passengers on long-haul and regional jets should keep seat belts fastened even when the seat-belt sign is off.
- Travellers booked on similar Airbus A320neo routes can note that severe turbulence can injure seated and standing people alike.
- Families of those hurt on AI2379 can expect a likely DGCA safety review of the Phuket-Delhi incident.
What's Happening
- Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, an Airbus A320neo, hit severe turbulence, injuring 13 passengers and four crew among 137 passengers and eight crew.
- Five passengers were discharged by the evening of August 4.
- Aviation expert Capt Prashant Dhalla said severe turbulence can disengage autopilot and become life-threatening, and he expects a DGCA probe.
What Severe Turbulence Does To A Flight Mid-Cruise
- Clear-air or convective turbulence can strike with little warning, throwing unbelted occupants against cabin structures.
- Modern autopilots may disconnect in severe jolts, requiring pilots to hand-fly while managing altitude and speed.
- Regulators typically review weather avoidance, crew briefings, and cabin securement after injury-producing encounters.
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