Air India flight hit by severe turbulence as passengers and crew are injured

4 Aug 2026 • 8:13 PM MYT
The Independent
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Air India flight hit by severe turbulence as passengers and crew are injured

  • An Air India flight, AI2379, travelling from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi, India, encountered significant turbulence during its descent on 4 August, leading to a sudden drop in altitude.
  • While the aircraft landed safely in Delhi, several people, reportedly two crew members and ten passengers according to local media, sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility at the airport for examination.
  • Air India confirmed the in-flight turbulence event, stating that all passengers and crew safely disembarked and that no serious injuries were reported, though a small number required medical assessment.
  • Images from the airport showed ambulances at the terminal gate and injured individuals being assisted in wheelchairs, some with visible bandages, following the incident.
  • A passenger described the ordeal as the aircraft suddenly tilted and moved for several minutes, resulting in injuries to multiple people, including a baby, and highlighted that turbulence is a common cause of severe injuries in aviation.

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