‘Flight dropped 300 feet’: Woman recalls terrifying Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence

An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi recently encountered severe turbulence, causing the aircraft to drop around 300 feet according to passenger Shilpi Jain. Jain shared a video on Instagram detailing the terrifying experience, claiming several passengers and cabin crew members were injured. In the video, Jain shows her boarding pass and confirms she was seated on 23F when the incident occurred.

She recounted the sudden drop in altitude, causing passengers to hit the ceiling and suffer injuries. The cabin crew, according to Jain, handled the situation well but reportedly asked passengers not to share videos of the incident due to concerns about the airline's reputation. Jain questioned the decision to continue to Delhi instead of making an emergency landing and expressed a desire for better medical support upon landing.

Several users commented on the incident, including a person claiming to be a cabin crew member who explained that turbulence is unpredictable and can happen to any airline, praising the crew for their efforts. Others shared similar experiences and emphasized the importance of following safety instructions during flights, reminding passengers to keep their seat belts fastened even if the sign is off.