Air India A320 involved in altitude-loss likely faced series of snags, AAIB probe to shed light
On August 4, an Air India Airbus A320 experienced a sudden altitude loss of approximately 300 feet while en route from Phuket to Delhi. The incident left 17 people injured, including 13 passengers and four crew members, although the plane managed to land safely in Delhi. Initially, authorities believed the event was caused by severe turbulence.
However, evidence suggests that the crash resulted from a series of technical problems with the aircraft's hydraulic and control systems. The incident has been classified as a 'serious incident' and is currently under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Air India has provided technical details of the issues to Airbus, and the aircraft manufacturer is dispatching specialists to assist with the investigation.
The AAIB is probing all aspects of the incident, including pilot handling and potential weather-related factors. Confirmatory drug tests of the pilot-in-command are pending, pending the results of which can influence the investigation.
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