Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNamita SinghTuesday 04 August 2026 13:13 BSTThe Air India flight suffered a sudden drop in altitude (Getty/iStock)An Air India flight, AI2379, travelling from Phuket, Thailand, to Delhi, India, encountered significant turbulence during its descent on 4 August, leading to a sudden drop in altitude.While the aircraft landed safely in Delhi, several people, reportedly two crew members and ten passengers according to local media, sustained minor injuries and were taken to a medical facility at the airport for examination.Air India confirmed the in-flight turbulence event, stating that all passengers and crew safely disembarked and that no serious injuries were reported, though a small number required medical assessment.Images from the airport showed ambulances at the terminal gate and injured individuals being assisted in wheelchairs, some with visible bandages, following the incident.A passenger described the ordeal as the aircraft suddenly tilted and moved for several minutes, resulting in injuries to multiple people, including a baby, and highlighted that turbulence is a common cause of severe injuries in aviation.In fullNearly a dozen people injured after turbulence-hit Air India flight drops 300ftMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in