Air India Turbulence and Mid-Air Drop Injures Passengers
The sudden altitude loss occurred approximately 90 minutes after the flight took off. Emergency crews met the aircraft upon landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Flight Details and Passenger Accounts
The flight departed Thailand with 134 passengers, according to The Sun, while Al-Jazeera reported 137 passengers and 17 total injuries, including two crew members. An Al-Jazeera source quoted an unnamed passenger stating that the aircraft executed a complete barrel roll, leaving passengers briefly upside down. Another passenger described family members being thrown upward, with one relative hitting their head against the cabin ceiling.
Cabin Damage and Emergency Response
Footage from the incident shows interior cabin panels cracked and dislodged following the rapid descent. According to visual evidence from the scene, emergency responders deployed wheelchairs and bandages for injured passengers upon arrival. The aircraft touched down safely at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after 11 a.m. local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people were injured on the Air India flight?
The Sun reported at least 12 injuries, while Al-Jazeera reported 17 injuries, including two crew members.
How far did the aircraft drop during the turbulence?
Reports vary by outlet, with The Sun citing a drop of roughly 90 meters and Al-Jazeera reporting a 300-foot drop.
Where did the flight land?
The aircraft landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
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