Triple hydraulic loss, no adverse weather on Air India flight: AAIB
The Phuket-Delhi flight briefly lost pressure in all three hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet, triggering autopilot disengagement, warnings and an altitude upset
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released a preliminary report on the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop over Odisha, resulting in injuries to 20 passengers and four cabin crew members. The report reveals that the Pilot-In-Command tested non-negative for psycho-active substances in the confirmatory test.
The flight control system detected a loss of all three hydraulic systems for a short period during the incident. The AAIB has recommended that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) take appropriate actions on priority to address the issue of psycho-active substance abuse. The airline's spokesperson stated that Air India continues to cooperate fully with the investigation and has initiated voluntary testing of all its pilots. The airline maintains zero tolerance for any breach of safety, fitness, or regulatory requirements.
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