Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Hits Turbulence, Several Passengers Suffer Injuries
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An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence during its cruise phase on Tuesday, leaving several passengers and crew members with minor injuries before the aircraft landed safely in the national capital.Flight AI2379 experienced a brief turbulence-related event during cruise, causing a momentary change in altitude before landing safely in Delhi; injured passengers and crew were taken for precautionary medical assessment.
Flight Encounters Mid-Air Turbulence
An Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi encountered a brief turbulence-related event during its cruise phase on Monday, resulting in a momentary change in altitude and leaving several passengers and crew members with minor injuries.
According to the airline, flight AI2379 landed safely in Delhi, and all passengers and crew disembarked without further incident.
"Air India confirms that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude," an Air India spokesperson said.
Minor Injuries, No Serious Casualties
The airline said there were no reports of serious injuries, although a small number of passengers and crew members sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary medical assessment and treatment.
"The aircraft landed safely in Delhi and all passengers and crew have safely disembarked," the spokesperson said.
Air India Assisting Passengers, Cooperating with Probe
Air India added that its airport team and medical personnel are assisting those affected and that it is cooperating with the relevant authorities in the investigation into the incident.
Reports said the aircraft briefly descended by around 300 feet during the turbulence, though the airline did not officially confirm the figure or disclose the number of injured passengers. It reiterated that the safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain its highest priority.
