Severe Turbulence on Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Injures Passengers
Turbulence Causes Chaos on Air India Flight
Passengers aboard an Air India flight traveling from Phuket to Delhi reported experiencing extreme turbulence that led to panic, resulting in injuries and the need for emergency medical assistance upon landing. Many travelers recounted how the sudden turbulence threw them from their seats and caused luggage to fall from overhead compartments.
Eyewitness Accounts of the Incident
Viviana, the daughter of an injured passenger, shared her experience as her father was taken away in an ambulance. She stated, "I am from Italy. The flight was operating normally until the turbulence hit. I saw my sister being thrown into the air from her seat. My mother suffered a head injury, and my phone fell. Others seated behind us were also hurt. One man had blood on his face. We thought we were going to die. It was truly terrifying. I was shaking and crying. I still can't hear properly."
Details of the Flight Incident
The Air India flight AI 2379, en route from Phuket to Delhi, encountered severe turbulence that injured at least 15 individuals, including four crew members and 11 passengers. The aircraft suddenly dropped nearly 300 feet due to a rapid change in air pressure, causing significant distress among the passengers, many of whom required medical attention.
Passenger Reactions to the Turbulence
Another passenger described the sudden drop in altitude, stating that those in the cabin experienced violent jolts. They noted that the plane descended sharply, causing passengers' heads to collide with the overhead compartments. Several passengers mentioned they were asleep when the incident occurred. One traveler recalled that about an hour and a half into the flight, which was early morning, many were resting when the aircraft seemed to stop and then began shaking violently for two to three minutes. According to this passenger, 15 to 20 individuals clearly sustained injuries during the turbulence.
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Witness Testimony
#WATCH | Delhi: Viviana, daughter of the injured passenger being moved into an ambulance, says, "I am from Italy. The aircraft seemed to be moving normally but suddenly the turbulence began. I saw my sister thrown up into the air from her seat. My mother was knocked on her head.… https://t.co/ETIhAOVmIN pic.twitter.com/OlcFx2cII6
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