Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Lost 300 Feet After Triple Hydraulic Failures, Autopilot Glitch: Report
New Delhi: The Air India Airbus A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, which experienced a sudden loss of around 300 feet in altitude, encountered multiple technical issues, including failures in all three hydraulic systems, autopilot disconnection and turbulence, news agency PTI reported citing sources. Investigators are examining the serious mid-air incident. Autopilot disengages…
On August 4, Air India's Airbus A320 encountered a series of technical failures during its flight from Phuket to Delhi. The aircraft lost approximately 300 feet of altitude suddenly, causing turbulence and triggering a flight-control stall warning. Following the disengagement of the autopilot, the co-pilot took manual control. The aircraft, identified as VT-EXO, operated flight AI2379 and was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, and eight cabin crew.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) launched a detailed probe into the incident, with technical assistance from aircraft manufacturer Airbus and France's Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA). The investigation will examine the cause of the triple hydraulic system failures, which are critical to several aircraft functions, including flight controls.
The inquiry will also explore the potential link between the hydraulic failures and the sudden loss of altitude, as well as the impact of turbulence. Despite the serious nature of the situation, the aircraft managed to stabilize and land safely in Delhi.
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