'Saw my sister thrown up in air, blood on man's face': Air India Phuket-Delhi passengers recall horror
At least 14 people – 10 passengers and two crew members – were injured in the incident onboard AI2379.
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, an Air India flight from Phuket in Thailand to New Delhi experienced unexpected turbulence mid-journey. Several passengers and crew members were reported to have sustained minor injuries as a result. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi, and all individuals disembarked without incident. Air India confirmed that flight AI2379 encountered a "brief in-flight turbulence-related event" during the cruise phase of the journey, leading to a temporary change in altitude.
Despite the turbulence, there were no serious injuries reported. A handful of passengers and crew members required medical assessment and were taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary examination and care by Air India's airport team and medical personnel.
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