The Air India Phuket-Delhi flight severe turbulence incident left passengers and crew injured aboard AI2379. After a safe Delhi landing, those affected received airport medical care, while authorities began reviewing the reported altitude drop.
AI2379 turbulence incident causes Phuket-Delhi flight injuries
Air India flight AI2379, travelling from Phuket to Delhi, encountered severe turbulence during its descent into the national capital, leaving several passengers and crew members injured. Despite the sudden disturbance, the aircraft completed its journey and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
According to initial media reports, the aircraft experienced an abrupt loss of altitude during the turbulence. Some reports estimated that the flight dropped by approximately 300 feet. However, Air India did not confirm that figure in its initial statement, and it should therefore be treated as a preliminary claim until verified through flight data or an official investigation.
Air India said everyone aboard the aircraft disembarked after it landed. Passengers and crew members who reported injuries were taken to a medical facility at Delhi airport for examination and treatment. Early reports described the injuries as minor, although the airline did not immediately disclose the number of people affected.
No major damage to the aircraft or significant disruption to airport operations was reported. The airline said it was providing necessary assistance to the passengers and crew involved in the incident.
Passengers treated at Delhi airport as investigation begins
Air India stated that the safety and well-being of its passengers and employees remained its highest priority. The carrier also confirmed that it was cooperating with the relevant authorities as they examined the circumstances surrounding the turbulence.
Investigators are expected to review the aircraft’s flight data, crew reports and weather conditions along the approach route. These details could help establish when the turbulence began, how much altitude the aircraft lost and whether the crew received any advance weather warning.
Severe turbulence can cause rapid and unexpected movement inside an aircraft. Passengers who are not wearing seat belts may be thrown from their seats, while unsecured objects can become dangerous. This is why airlines advise travellers to remain buckled up whenever they are seated, even when the seat-belt sign is switched off.
The safe landing of AI2379 prevented the incident from becoming more serious, but the reported injuries underline the risks posed by sudden turbulence. Further information about the number of injured passengers, their condition and the findings of the investigation is awaited.
