{
  "id": 475357,
  "title": "Air India Phuket flight: BEA to probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/air-india-phuket-flight-bea-to-probe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T14:33:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-incident-french-agency-bea-airbus-to-assist-in-aaib-probe/articleshow/133111012.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in France and Airbus are set to dispatch a team to India to assist in the probe into the Air India flight AI2379, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude during a flight from Phuket to Delhi on August 4. The A320 aircraft, operated by Air India, had 137 passengers and eight crew members on board. Thirteen passengers and four crew members sustained injuries, though the aircraft landed safely in Delhi. The incident is being investigated as per ICAO Annex 13, with Airbus providing technical assistance to the relevant authorities. The pilot-in-command has undergone confirmatory testing following an initial psychoactive substance screening, with results awaited.",
  "summary": "The Bureau d Enquêtes et d Analyses (BEA) and Airbus are set to arrive in India on Tuesday to assist in the investigation of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident, according to sources. The flight, AI2379, experienced a sudden loss of altitude of around 300 feet during its cruise, after which it stabilized and landed safely in Delhi. Of the 137 passengers and eight crew members aboard, 13 passengers and four crew members sustained injuries. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is leading the probe as per ICAO Annex 13. Airbus has dispatched a team of specialists to provide technical assistance, in line with the organization's guidelines. The flight's pilot-in-command has also undergone further analysis following an initial psychoactive substance screening.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/indias-flight-safety-numbers-flash-a-warning-sign",
        "published": "2026-08-09T10:48:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Air India pilot undergoes 'confirmatory' drug test after flight plunge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/air-india-pilot-undergoes-confirmatory-drug-test-after-flight-plunge",
        "published": "2026-08-09T13:54:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Air India pilot undergoes ‘confirmatory’ drug test after flight plunge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/air-india-pilot-undergoes-confirmatory-drug-test-after-flight-plunge-388654",
        "published": "2026-08-09T15:16:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}