Air India Phuket-Delhi flight turbulence: Passengers raise questions over pilot’s condition
Passengers on an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that experienced severe turbulence on August 4 have raised concerns about the incident and called for accountability from the airline and aviation authorities. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the incident, which occurred after the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude of about 300 feet during cruise before…
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence on August 4, prompting passengers to raise concerns about the pilot's condition. Shrikant Jha, a passenger, noted the pilot's unusual behavior and appearance following the incident, suggesting intoxication. Another passenger, Renu Raniwala, described the sudden drop in altitude and the panic it caused, particularly among families traveling with children.
Several passengers and cabin crew members were injured during the turbulence, and some were left waiting for medical attention for an extended period. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has classified the incident as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Both flight crew members have undergone psychoactive substance screening, with the initial results requiring confirmatory testing.
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