The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) launches an investigation into an incident involving an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi after the aircraft reportedly loses altitude during cruise. According to reports, the flight lands safely despite a sudden drop in altitude of about 300 feet. The aircraft is grounded for investigation while DGCA looks into the circumstances surrounding the episode.
Multiple sources say there are injuries among passengers and crew. A DGCA official states the pilot-in-command reports severe injuries to one cabin crew member, injuries to another crew member, and minor injuries to several passengers. The reports indicate that one cabin crew member is severely hurt, another crew member is also injured, and passengers receive minor injuries.
Both outlets present the incident as an aviation safety event that is under review, with attention focused on what caused the sudden altitude loss and whether any contributing factors, including operational or technical issues, played a role. DGCA’s investigation is ongoing, and the aircraft remains unavailable pending findings.
