Air India Phuket-Delhi Turbulence: All 13 Injured Passengers Discharged, 4 Crew Still Under Treatment
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News india Air India Phuket-Delhi Turbulence: All 13 Injured Passengers Discharged, 4 Crew Still Under Treatment Air India Phuket-Delhi Turbulence: All 13 Injured Passengers Discharged, 4 Crew Still Under Treatment Published By, Last Updated: August 05, 2026, 16:34 IST The flight reportedly experienced a sudden and momentary altitude variation of around 300 feet, or approximately 91 metres, after encountering intense turbulence. Rapid Read Flight AI2379, an Airbus A320 carrying 134 passengers, was in its cruising phase when it encountered intense weather and atmospheric disturbances. Air India Phuket Flight Chaos: All 13 passengers who were admitted to hospital after Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi encountered severe turbulence have been discharged, the airline said on Wednesday. Four crew members, however, remain under medical care and are continuing to receive treatment. In a post on X, Air India said that its teams remain present at the hospitals and are in close contact with those affected, providing necessary assistance and support. “As of 15:30 hrs on 5 August, all 13 passengers who were admitted to hospital following the incident involving Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August have been discharged. Four crew members remain under medical care and continue to receive treatment. Air India teams remain present at the hospitals and are in close contact with those affected, providing all necessary assistance and support," it said.
Update on AI2379 – 5 August – 15:30 hrsAs of 15:30 hrs on 5 August, all 13 passengers who were admitted to hospital following the incident involving Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August have been discharged. Four crew members remain under medical care and… — Air India Newsroom (@AirIndia_News) August 5, 2026 The Air India flight AI2379, a narrow-body A320 neo aircraft, was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when it encountered severe turbulence during its journey from Phuket to New Delhi on August 4, leaving at least 17 people onboard injured, including one cabin crew member who suffered severe injuries, according to officials. Aircraft Experienced 300-Foot Altitude Drop The flight reportedly experienced a sudden and momentary altitude variation of around 300 feet, or approximately 91 metres, after encountering intense turbulence during its cruising phase. “Air India A320 aircraft VT-EXO operating flight AI2379 (Phuket-Delhi) experienced loss of approximately 300 feet in altitude during the flight. The pilots stabilised the aircraft and landed safely in Delhi at around 11 am, following which emergency medical teams attended to passengers and crew. Some passengers reported injuries including cuts and neck and shoulder trauma, with concerns also raised about people not being restrained by seatbelts when the aircraft encountered the sudden turbulence.
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