Airbus joins probe into Air India flight plunge
Airbus is sending experts to assist the probe into an Air India flight that plunged dramatically, injuring 17. The chief pilot’s drug test results are awai Read More: https://punchng.com/airbus-joins-probe-into-air-india-flight-plunge/
Airbus is sending experts to assist in the investigation of an Air India flight that experienced a sudden loss of altitude, injuring 17 people. The flight, an Airbus A320 carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, plunged around 91m on August 4 while flying from Phuket in Thailand to New Delhi.
The incident has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Airbus is providing technical assistance to Indian investigating authorities.
The chief pilot's psychoactive drug test results are awaited, according to Channel News Asia. Air India stated that it was fully cooperating with the investigation.
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