Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls, Airbus analysis shows
The Aug 4 incident occurred on Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, which landed safely despite losing altitude, with 24 people on board injured.
An Air India Airbus A320 experienced a brief loss of key flight controls on August 4, injuring 24 passengers, according to a preliminary Airbus analysis. The incident occurred during flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi, though the plane landed safely. The loss of hydraulic pressure left the elevators and ailerons unresponsive for about four seconds, causing the aircraft to pitch upward.
Airbus identified a loss in all three hydraulic systems simultaneously and requested tests on the systems, sensors, and wiring. The sudden altitude change also exceeded specified limits, prompting Airbus to inspect the plane for potential structural damage. Air India will conduct further checks and provide additional pilot details.
The captain tested positive for marijuana, though no link to the incident has been established. Air India is undergoing a CEO change and faces safety and regulatory scrutiny following a previous Boeing 787 crash.
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