Air India turbulence lasted 'four to five mins'; some passengers still in hospital
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into a shocking episode of severe turbulence that struck an Air India flight. On Tuesday, multiple passengers and crew were injured as the plane faced an alarming drop in altitude for several minutes. Following a safe landing, medical teams promptly attended to those affected. Vital evidence has been gathered by the…
New Delhi - The DGCA has launched a thorough investigation into the severe turbulence incident experienced by Air India flight AI2379, which left passengers and crew members injured. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu revealed that the aircraft lost around 300 feet in altitude during the turbulence, causing at least 17 people, including four cabin crew members, to be injured.
The Airbus A320neo was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members and landed safely in Delhi after the turbulence episode. Medical teams attended to the injured immediately upon landing, with some passengers and crew members being transferred to Medanta Hospital and Fortis Hospital. Seven passengers from Medanta Hospital were discharged after their medical examinations, while two crew members from Fortis Hospital also recovered but were admitted for observation.
Naidu praised the bravery of the crew members and emphasized that all crucial evidence has been handed over to the DGCA for further investigation.
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