AAIB Steps In To Probe Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight’s 300-Feet Plunge That Injured 24
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News india AAIB Steps In To Probe Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight’s 300-Feet Plunge That Injured 24 AAIB Steps In To Probe Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight’s 300-Feet Plunge That Injured 24 Published By, Last Updated: August 11, 2026, 20:51 IST An Air India A320 flying from Phuket to Delhi experienced a 300- feet plunge on August 4, injuring 20 passengers and four cabin crew members, AAIB said. Rapid Read Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight After Sudden 300-Ft Altitude Change, 24 Injured. An Air India Airbus A320 operating a scheduled flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden plunge of approximately 300 feet during cruise on August 4, 2026, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said. Twenty passengers and four cabin crew members reported injuries during the occurrence. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-EXO and operating flight AI 2379, subsequently stabilised and landed safely in Delhi. 137 Passengers, Eight Crew Members Were On Board According to the AAIB, the aircraft was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, along with eight crew members.
The crew comprised two pilots and six cabin crew members. Based on information received from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the nature of the occurrence, the AAIB has taken up the investigation in accordance with applicable provisions and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) protocols. The required notifications have also been made to ICAO and the concerned States. France’s BEA, Airbus Providing Technical Assistance The AAIB said the participation of the State of Design and the State of Manufacture in an aircraft incident of this nature is an established part of the international investigation framework prescribed under ICAO protocols. Accordingly, France’s Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la sécurité de l’aviation civile (BEA), the investigation authority of the concerned State, is assisting the AAIB. Technical representatives from Airbus are also providing necessary technical assistance, including relevant technical information and design documentation, in accordance with the applicable ICAO framework. Investigation Covers Technical, Operational And Medical Evidence The AAIB said it is currently engaged in the systematic collection, preservation and examination of all relevant evidence.
The investigation includes examination of the aircraft and its systems, recorded flight data, operational and maintenance records, medical information and interviews with people concerned. The bureau said all material evidence will be examined in its entirety before any conclusions are drawn. AAIB Warns Against Conclusions From Incomplete Information The sole objective of the investigation is to determine the circumstances and contributing factors related to the occurrence and identify appropriate safety measures to prevent a recurrence. The AAIB said the investigation is independent, evidence-based and comprehensive. It cautioned that no inference about the cause of the occurrence should be drawn from any isolated piece of information while the investigation remains underway. Certain records, statements, medical information and other material collected during the investigation are protected and confidential under the applicable investigation framework, the bureau said. The AAIB has requested all concerned, including the media and the public, to respect the investigation process and refrain from drawing conclusions based on incomplete, unverified or selectively available information.
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