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Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Drops 300 Feet Mid‑Flight
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 06:33 PM
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An Air India aircraft en route from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden descent of approximately 300 feet, prompting an investigation into the cause.
An Air India aircraft was cruising on the Phuket–Delhi route when it experienced an abrupt descent of about 300 feet.
The sudden drop was reported by the flight crew and recorded by the aircraft's flight data recorder.
No passengers or crew were injured, and the aircraft landed safely at its destination.
Aviation authorities have opened an investigation to determine whether the drop was caused by turbulence, a mechanical fault, or pilot action.
The sudden drop was reported by the flight crew and recorded by the aircraft's flight data recorder.
No passengers or crew were injured, and the aircraft landed safely at its destination.
Aviation authorities have opened an investigation to determine whether the drop was caused by turbulence, a mechanical fault, or pilot action.