India news Live Updates, 14 August 2026: Air India A320 briefly lost key flight controls during 300-foot drop: Report
Air India flight AI2379 experienced a sudden 300-foot drop on August 4 while en route from Phuket to Delhi, according to a preliminary Airbus analysis. The Airbus report reveals that the aircraft's hydraulic systems failed, leaving the elevators and ailerons inoperable for approximately four seconds. Both systems are crucial for managing the plane's pitch and roll.
Despite the loss of control, the aircraft managed to land safely at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. However, the incident resulted in 24 passengers sustaining injuries.
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