India Probes Air India Airbus Flight After Altitude Drop Injures 12

Indian authorities on Tuesday opened an investigation into an Air India flight operated by an Airbus A320neo after the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude, resulting in injuries to 12 people on board, the government confirmed.

Details of the Incident

The incident occurred on Air India flight AI2379, which was traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi with 137 passengers and 8 crew members. According to an official statement, the aircraft experienced a "momentary altitude variation" during the cruise portion of its flight.

The flight ultimately landed safely in Delhi. However, eight passengers and four crew members sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. The government has secured the aircraft’s Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) for examination as part of the formal probe.

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Corporate and Regulatory Response

Air India stated that it has informed the relevant regulators about the incident and is fully cooperating with the investigation. The airline also confirmed it has notified the aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, about the event.

Data from the flight tracking service Flightradar24 indicates the specific aircraft involved is a 7-year-old Airbus A320neo. Such investigations are standard procedure following in-flight incidents and typically focus on determining the cause, whether it be technical malfunction, weather-related, or human factors, to prevent future occurrences.