DGCA probes Air India altitude-loss incident that injured 17 on Phuket–Delhi flight

India’s aviation regulator has opened an investigation after Air India flight AI2379, an Airbus A320neo flying from Phuket to Delhi, suffered a sudden loss of cruise altitude. Thirteen passengers and four cabin crew were injured; the aircraft landed safely and flight recorders have been secured.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 22:05 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

DGCA is investigating an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight’s sudden cruise-altitude loss that injured 13 passengers and four crew members. The aircraft landed safely in Delhi; flight recorders were secured and Air India is cooperating with regulators and Airbus.

Why this matters

Recent signals on the Air India Phuket–Delhi flight reported severe turbulence, at least 15 injuries and 12 hospitalisations; the DGCA probe adds regulator scrutiny and a confirmed 17 injured.

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