Watch: Video captures panic on Air India Phuket-Delhi flight
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday. Overhead bins were damaged and debris was scattered across the aisle. Several passengers and crew members sustained injuries during the turbulent event. The aircraft briefly lost altitude before landing safely in Delhi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has initiated an investigation into the incident.
On Tuesday, an Air India flight AI2379 operating between Phuket and Delhi experienced severe turbulence, as captured in a viral video. The footage shows damaged overhead bins, debris scattered across the aisle, and shaken passengers. Cabin crew repeatedly urged passengers to fasten their seat belts, with some passengers comforted others.
The aircraft, an Airbus A320, briefly lost around 300 feet in altitude before landing safely in Delhi. Several passengers and crew sustained injuries and were treated at hospitals. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident, and Air India is providing support to affected passengers while cooperating with the inquiry.
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