Air India Phuket- Delhi flight faced turbulence for four-five minutes: Naidu
The airline said that the 13 injured passengers have been discharged from hospital, while four crew members remain under medical care.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reported that a severe turbulence experienced on an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi on Tuesday lasted for four to five minutes, injuring 17 people on board. Naidu, speaking to the press on Wednesday, said that both passengers and crew members were affected by the turbulence, which he observed within the aircraft.
The injuries included spinal issues for some crew members. The airline and medical teams swiftly provided necessary care and moved some to hospitals for further treatment. The DGCA is conducting an investigation into the incident, and Naidu noted that the plane's data and voice recorders are now in their possession.
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