🔥 Trending Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Experiences Severe Turbulence

On Tuesday, August 5, 2026, Air India flight AI2379, traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi, India, encountered severe mid-air turbulence, resulting in injuries to several passengers and crew members ¹²⁵.

Incident Details

The Airbus A320neo aircraft, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, was cruising at an altitude of over 36,000 feet when it experienced a sudden drop of approximately 300 feet ³⁶. This abrupt change in altitude caused passengers and crew members to be thrown around the cabin ³⁴. The severe turbulence reportedly lasted for four to five minutes ⁸.

Injuries and Aftermath

Initial reports indicated that around 14 people, including passengers and cabin crew, sustained injuries ⁵. Later updates confirmed that at least 17 people were injured, with one cabin crew member suffering severe injuries ⁶. Passengers described a terrifying experience, with some witnessing their family members being thrown into the air and blood on others' faces ⁴¹⁰. Viral videos from inside the cabin showed damaged overhead bins, debris scattered across the aisle, and shaken passengers ²¹⁰.

Upon landing in Delhi, seven injured passengers were admitted to hospitals ¹. As of Wednesday, August 6, 2026, all 13 injured passengers had been discharged from the hospital, while four crew members were still undergoing treatment ⁷.

Investigation

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the incident ⁹. The investigation will examine weather conditions, cockpit voice recordings, flight data, and crew actions to determine the cause of the sudden altitude loss ⁹. Air India has stated that the crew was praised for their handling of the situation ¹.