Turbulence
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Another shocker in Air India flight fiasco, plane lost all controls for 4 seconds as it fell 300ft
India | Aug 14, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTAirbus' preliminary investigation, based on data from the aircraft's Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), found that the Green hydraulic system failed first at 04:02:44. About a second later, the Blue and Yellow hydraulic systems were also affected, indicating a sequence of failures.
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Autopilot failure, multiple technical snags hit Air India Phuket-Delhi flight before 300ft drop came
India | Aug 13, 2026, 11:04 AM ISTWhile Air India initially described the incident as a result of turbulence, aviation authorities later classified it as a serious occurrence. The DGCA and AAIB are currently investigating the incident to determine its cause.
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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot tests positive for marijuana in second dope test: Sources
India | Aug 11, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTOn August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 operated with A320 aircraft VT-EXO experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise, after which the aircraft stabilised and subsequently landed safely in the national capital.
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From hydraulic failures to autopilot glitch, Air India flight had major issues before turbulence hit
India | Aug 11, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTThe August 4 incident involved Air India flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft registered as VT-EXO. During the flight, the aircraft suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude before stabilising and continuing its journey. It subsequently landed safely in Delhi.
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'I saw people hitting their heads': Passenger's chilling account of Air India turbulence goes viral
offbeat | Aug 05, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTAn Air India passenger has shared a terrifying account of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379, saying people were thrown into the air during the mid-flight incident. Here's what happened and what the airline has said.
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Why planes shake mid-air: What is turbulence, why does it happen and how does it affect flights?
Explainers | Aug 04, 2026, 02:15 PM ISTAfter Air India flight AI2379 experienced a turbulence-related event, here's everything you need to know about in-flight turbulence, what causes it, whether it can bring down a plane, safety tips for passengers, and major turbulence incidents involving Indian flights.
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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300 feet after turbulence, passengers, crew among 12 injured
India | Aug 04, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTAn Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a brief turbulence-related incident on Tuesday, causing a momentary change in altitude and 12 passengers and crew members with injuries. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI2379, landed safely in Delhi.
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Delhi weather update: Dust storm forces IndiGo pilot to abort landing amid severe turbulence | Video
India | Jun 01, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTDelhi weather update: The aircraft landed safely at Delhi airport after making many circuits in the air. The pilot announced that the wind speed was up to 80 km per hour, and the pilot discontinued the approach and climbed back till the weather cleared.
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Seeking safety, Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight hit by turbulence was denied entry into Pak airspace
India | May 22, 2025, 10:46 PM ISTThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is currently investigating the incident involving flight 6E 2142, which experienced severe turbulence.
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Severe turbulence on Spanish flight injures 30, video of man thrown into overhead bin goes viral
Trending | Jul 02, 2024, 10:56 AM ISTAir Europa flight experiences severe turbulence, injuring 30 passengers. One viral video shows a man thrown into overhead bin. All passengers received medical attention and some were hospitalised.
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REVEALED! What causes Singapore Airlines flight sharp drop while cruising at its top speed I DEETS
World | May 29, 2024, 04:30 PM ISTThe Singapore Airlines flight was cruising at an altitude of 37,000 feet. Just after 0800 GMT, the Boeing 777 suddenly and sharply pitched down to 31,000 feet over the span of some three minutes, the data shows.
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Passengers suffer spinal cord, brain injuries in Singapore Airlines flight hit by massive turbulence
World | May 24, 2024, 10:20 AM ISTThe London to Singapore flight was struck by massive turbulence and had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok. The passengers in the ill-fated flight suffered spinal cord and brain injuries, according to reports.
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Singapore Airlines flight passed through dangerous 'Intertropical Convergence Zone'. What is it?
World | May 23, 2024, 10:48 AM ISTFormer pilot Marco Chan said the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ICZ) is feared by many pilots due to an abundance of thunderstorms in that area. The massive turbulence that struck the Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday left one person dead and 30 others injured.
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Singapore Airlines plane hit by severe turbulence: Is climate change impacting your flight journey?
World | May 22, 2024, 03:08 PM ISTA London-bound Singapore Airlines flight was hit by a 'sudden extreme turbulence' on Tuesday, causing the death of a 73-year-old British man while 30 others were injured. The Boeing 777 flight from London’s Heathrow Airport to Singapore had 211 passengers and 18 crew members aboard.
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Singapore Airlines Horror: Passenger recalls fraught, says 'It happened in 10 seconds'
News | May 22, 2024, 02:18 PM ISTDzafran Azmir was among many passengers on a Singapore Airlines SIAL.SI flight was hit by heavy turbulence which left dozens injured and one dead, who finally reached Singapore on Wednesday morning. Watch to know more!
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Singapore Airlines passenger recalls horror: 'Flight started tilting up, people flung into locker'
World | May 21, 2024, 07:12 PM IST"Suddenly there was a very dramatic drop so everyone seated and not wearing a seatbelt was launched immediately into the ceiling, some people hit their heads on the baggage cabins overhead and dented it," recalled an ill-fated Singapore Airlines passenger.
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Singapore Airlines SQ321 cruising at 37,000 ft falls to 31,000 ft in 3 mins: What went wrong?
World | May 21, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTThe Singapore Airlines flight was cruising at an altitude of 37,000 feet. Just after 0800 GMT, the Boeing 777 suddenly and sharply pitched down to 31,000 feet over the span of some three minutes, the data shows.
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'I woke up and saw my co-passenger was on ceiling': Passengers recall massive turbulence I VIDEO
World | Mar 12, 2024, 09:34 PM ISTAt least 50 people were injured Monday by what LATAM Airlines described as a “strong movement” on the Chilean plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand.
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Massive turbulence hits Sydney-Auckland LATAM Airlines flight, injures over 50 passengers
World | Mar 11, 2024, 03:23 PM ISTA spokesman for the South American airline told the Herald there had been a "technical problem" on the flight that affected some crew and passengers, without providing further details.
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Air India's Delhi-Sydney flight encounter mid-air turbulence; seven passengers suffer minor sprain
India | May 17, 2023, 04:38 PM ISTAir India flight turbulence: "During flight seven passengers reported minor sprain. Cabin crew provided the first aid with the assistance of a doctor and a Nurse travelling as passengers, using an onboard first aid kit," the official said.