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Air India flight hits severe turbulence near Delhi
Times of India\··6 Aug
On August 4, Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, an Airbus A320, encountered severe turbulence and lost about 300 feet before landing safely in Delhi. About 17 people were injured, including 13 passengers and four crew members. The DGCA opened a probe, and both the flight data and cockpit voice recorders were secured.
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What It Means For You
- Travellers can note that AI2379 landed safely in Delhi even after a severe midair jolt and an altitude loss of about 300 feet.
- Passengers who fly often get a practical reminder to keep seatbelts fastened when seated, including in cruise.
- Anyone following aviation safety can watch the DGCA probe once FDR and CVR analysis progresses.
What's Happening
- On August 4, Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, an Airbus A320, hit severe turbulence and lost about 300 feet before landing safely in Delhi.
- About 17 people were injured, including 13 passengers and 4 crew members.
- The DGCA opened a probe, and the flight data and cockpit voice recorders were secured.
What Investigators Seek After Midair Turbulence
- Flight data and cockpit voice recorders help reconstruct altitude, speed, weather encounter, and crew response.
- Severe turbulence can injure people and shift cabin items even when the aircraft remains controllable and lands safely.
- Regulator probes after such events often feed into safety bulletins and airline operating guidance.
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