Air India Flight Lands Safely in Delhi After Mid-Air Altitude Variation; 12 Hospitalised

New Delhi, Aug. 4 (TNT): An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a momentary altitude variation during flight on Tuesday before landing safely at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, following which eight passengers and four cabin crew members were admitted to hospitals for medical evaluation.

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 (VT-EXO), was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, and eight crew members comprising two pilots and six cabin crew.

Medical teams attended to all passengers and crew immediately after landing as a precautionary measure.

Eight passengers and four cabin crew members were admitted to hospitals for detailed examination and treatment. The Ministry said all those admitted are in a stable condition and are receiving appropriate medical care.

The remaining passengers were provided necessary assistance and support.

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, accompanied by the Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, and the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), visited Fortis Hospital 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 with hospital authorities and the airline to ensure appropriate medical care and support.

The aircraft has been moved to the hangar, while the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) have been secured for examination.

The DGCA has launched a detailed investigation into the incident.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation said it is closely monitoring the situation and reiterated that passenger safety remains its highest priority.

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