An Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi experienced a momentary altitude variation during its journey on Tuesday before stabilising and landing safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a detailed investigation into the incident.
According to the Civil Aviation Ministry, Air India Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft (registration VT-EXO), was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, along with eight crew members comprising two pilots and six cabin crew.
Immediately after the aircraft landed safely in Delhi, medical teams attended to all passengers and crew members as a precautionary measure. Eight passengers and four cabin crew members were admitted to hospitals for detailed medical evaluation and treatment. The Ministry said all those admitted are stable and are receiving appropriate medical care, while the remaining passengers were provided with the necessary assistance and support.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu personally visited Fortis Hospital, accompanied by the Civil Aviation Secretary and DGCA Director General to enquire about the condition of the injured passengers and assure them of all necessary assistance. Senior officials of the Ministry also visited Fortis and Medanta Hospitals and are coordinating closely with hospital authorities and Air India to ensure the best possible treatment and support for those affected.
The Ministry said the aircraft has been moved to the hangar, and both the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) have been secured for detailed examination as part of the investigation.
The DGCA has launched a detailed probe into the occurrence, while the Ministry of Civil Aviation said it is closely monitoring the situation. It reiterated that passenger safety remains its highest priority and that all necessary measures are being taken to address the incident.
