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An Air India Phuket–Delhi flight dropped roughly 300 feet midflight, injuring 24 passengers. The captain initially tested positive for cannabis, with a confirmatory test also positive; investigators are scrutinizing the captain’s conduct as crew reported concerns, and India’s Civil Aviation Ministry has summoned Air India’s CEO to answer questions about the incident.
An Air India Airbus A320 on AI-2379 from Phuket to Delhi dropped about 300 feet during cruise after a stall warning, with the first officer at the controls while the captain was away from his seat. The nose pitched down, the crew performed a stall-recovery and stabilized the aircraft, which landed safely in Delhi. Engineering logs showed a sequence of hydraulic-system warnings and an elevator fault, prompting an international investigation with Airbus/BEA assistance. Post-flight psychoactive testing reportedly found the captain positive for marijuana while the first officer was clear, and both pilots have been stood down as investigations continue.
A Phuket-Delhi Air India flight AI-2379 experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop, injuring about 20 passengers and four crew. A passenger on board alleges the captain seemed visibly high before takeoff and, after the incident, warned passengers not to record anything. Reports also indicate the captain smoked marijuana and failed two dope tests. The passenger questions why an emergency landing wasn’t made and raised SOP concerns as investigators examine what happened.
An Air India Airbus A320 en route from Phuket to Delhi hit sudden turbulence about 90 minutes after takeoff, dropping roughly 300 feet and tossing passengers and crew. Fourteen people were injured, including a crew member described as severely injured; the plane landed safely in Delhi and was sent to medical facilities for precautionary checks. The DGCA is investigating, while Air India said none of the injuries were serious and emphasized passenger safety.
Nearly five minutes of severe turbulence on Air India's Phuket-to-Delhi flight injured 17 people, with several crew sustaining spinal injuries. Investigators are analyzing flight recorders, passengers have been discharged, and the DGCA is probing the incident while praising the crew for continuing to assist passengers.
A year after the Air India crash, investigators still grapple with six major questions about the incident, including potential fuel-switch decisions and engine failures, highlighting ongoing uncertainties in the probe.
One year after Air India AI171 crashed soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 aboard and 19 on the ground, relatives say they still lack final investigation conclusions and face continued obstacles in obtaining information. Families describe roadblocks from Air India and the Tata Group, with lawyers representing about 135 affected families urging accountability. Personal losses are foregrounded—mothers, spouses and children recounting grief, with demands for practical support (work permits, education, childcare) in the UK and India. Survivors and loved ones traveled to mark the anniversary hoping for some closure, while authorities are expected to publish further updates soon.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Ahmedabad Air India crash that killed 260 people, appeals for honesty and answers a year on, detailing ongoing psychological trauma, financial hardship, and civil action as investigators move toward a final report.
Air India has grounded one Boeing 787 after a pilot reported a fuel-control switch issue as regulators continue probing last year’s Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people. The airline said it will involve the OEM to review the pilot’s concerns and has checked fuel switches across its 787 fleet with no issues found, while cockpit communications from the June 12 flight feature in early assessments.
A pilot from Air India was removed from a Vancouver-Delhi flight after testing positive for alcohol, prompting Canadian authorities to investigate and seek airline cooperation, amid ongoing safety concerns at Air India following recent crashes and regulatory scrutiny.
Canada's Transport Canada has asked Air India to investigate a serious incident where a pilot was removed from a flight under the influence of alcohol at Vancouver International Airport, leading to a delay and the use of an alternate pilot; the airline and authorities are scrutinizing safety protocols amid broader concerns about aviation safety and pilot conduct.
India's aviation regulator found 51 safety violations at Air India during routine audits, including seven high-level lapses, amid ongoing scrutiny following a recent crash. The airline acknowledged the findings and committed to corrective actions, with the regulator emphasizing that such issues are common in large operations and that India's skies remain safe according to international standards.
Air India reports no issues with fuel switches on its Boeing planes following a fatal crash, while investigations focus on pilot actions, with preliminary findings suggesting the fuel switches were turned off during flight, leading to the crash that killed 260 people. The investigation is ongoing, with no conclusive blame assigned yet.
India's air authority has issued a warning against speculation regarding the cause of the Air India crash, emphasizing the importance of a thorough investigation before drawing conclusions.
The captain of Air India's flight AI171 may have turned off the fuel switches shortly after takeoff, which could have contributed to the deadly crash that killed 260 people, according to preliminary reports and cockpit recordings.