Air India News: Probe Launched After 17 Injured on Air India Flight
Air India News
India’s aviation regulator has started an investigation after an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi suffered a sudden loss of altitude, leaving 17 people injured. The incident happened on Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026, before the aircraft safely landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.
The flight, identified as AI2379, was operated by Air India using an Airbus A320neo aircraft. According to Air India, the plane was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when the incident occurred.
The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude during its journey from Phuket to Delhi. The unexpected movement resulted in injuries to passengers and members of the cabin crew.
Air India said that 13 passengers and four crew members were injured in the incident. The total number of injured people was 17.The aircraft continued its journey and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Medical assistance was arranged for those who required treatment after the flight arrived.
According to the airline, all passengers and crew members who were hospitalised are currently stable. Following the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a detailed investigation. The Ministry of Civil Aviation said that it is also monitoring the situation.
The aircraft has been moved to a hangar for further examination. Investigators have secured the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, which are important sources of information in aviation investigations.
The flight data recorder can provide information about the aircraft’s speed, altitude, movement and other flight conditions. The cockpit voice recorder can help investigators understand communications and sounds in the cockpit around the time of the incident. Investigators will study the recorded information to determine what caused the sudden loss of altitude and whether any technical or operational factors were involved.
Air India said it is cooperating with the investigation and providing support to the passengers and crew members affected by the incident. The airline confirmed that 13 passengers and four crew members sustained injuries. It also said that all hospitalised passengers and crew members are stable.
The incident has raised attention because unexpected changes in altitude can cause injuries inside an aircraft, particularly if passengers or crew members are not securely seated at the time.
The aircraft involved was an Airbus A320neo. Airbus said it was aware of the incident and was in contact with Air India to provide support if required. The investigation will help authorities understand exactly what happened during the flight. Officials are expected to examine the aircraft, flight records and other available evidence before reaching conclusions.
The Air India Phuket-Delhi flight landed safely despite the sudden loss of altitude. However, the injuries reported among passengers and crew members have prompted aviation authorities to investigate the incident. The DGCA probe will focus on the circumstances surrounding the event and the reasons behind the sudden change in altitude. The examination of the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder is expected to provide important information.
Further details are likely to emerge as the investigation continues. For now, Air India has confirmed that the injured passengers and crew members who were hospitalised are stable.
Ajeet Yadav is an aviation enthusiast covering airline news, airports, aircraft, and industry developments through well-researched and reliable reporting.
