Air India AI-2379 Lost Hydraulic Power For Nine Seconds, Generated Five Warnings; Pilot Failed Psychoactive Test: AAIB Report
Mumbai: The Air India flight AI-2379, which left over 24 people injured due to a sudden loss of altitude, lost hydraulic power for about nine seconds and generated five different warnings, according to the Aircraft Accident Information Bureau (AAIB) in a preliminary investigation report of the incident. The investigating agency also confirmed that the pilot-in-command (PIC) was under the…
On August 4, Air India flight AI-2379 experienced a sudden loss of altitude while en route from Phuket to Delhi, injuring 24 passengers and crew members. The Aircraft Accident Information Bureau (AAIB) reported that the aircraft lost hydraulic power for approximately nine seconds, causing multiple failures and warnings. The flight control system detected the loss of one hydraulic system and subsequently the remaining two, leading to autopilot disengagement and a series of critical system failures.
The flight gained 372ft and then dropped 664ft below the intended flight level. Post-flight investigations revealed that the pilot-in-command tested positive for psychoactive substances, prompting the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to recommend stricter regulations to prevent substance abuse among pilots. Air India subsequently terminated the pilot's employment, citing a zero-tolerance policy towards safety, fitness, and regulatory violations.
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