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'A rebirth for us': Passengers recall chaos after Air India flight hits turbulence

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday morning. The aircraft briefly lost altitude, causing injuries to 17 passengers and crew members. One cabin crew member sustained severe injuries, while others had minor wounds. Passengers described the terrifying ordeal, with some being thrown from their seats. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has launched…

'A rebirth for us': Passengers recall chaos after Air India flight hits turbulence

An Air India flight encountered severe turbulence on its way from Phuket to Delhi, momentarily losing around 300 feet of altitude on Tuesday morning. The incident left at least 17 people injured, including four cabin crew members, according to reports. Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, safely landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport around 11:30 AM.

The aircraft was carrying 134 passengers and eight crew members. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) initiated an investigation into the matter.

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