Air India flight experiences severe turbulence resulting in twelve injuries

On Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026, an Air India Airbus A320 flight (AI2379) carrying 134 people encountered severe turbulence while traveling from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi, India. Approximately 90 minutes after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude, reported by some sources as a 300-foot drop, causing several passengers who were not wearing seatbelts to strike the cabin ceiling.

The incident resulted in injuries to 12 individuals, including 10 passengers and two crew members. Despite the structural damage, which reportedly included cracks in the cabin ceiling, the aircraft landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi around 11:00 local time. Upon landing, emergency responders and ambulances provided assistance, and the injured were transported to the Medanta medical center for treatment. Video footage from inside the cabin captured the intensity of the shaking, showing visible distress among passengers. While the airline has begun assessing the incident, no further details on the current investigation or specific medical updates have been released.