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Updated Aug 6, 2026
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A recent Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence resulting in a sudden 300-foot drop mid-air, injuring 17 passengers.
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A recent Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence resulting in a sudden 300-foot drop mid-air, injuring 17 passengers.
The Air India flight traveling from Phuket to Delhi encountered sudden severe turbulence causing the aircraft to drop about 300 feet mid-air. This event led to 17 passengers sustaining injuries as they were thrown around the cabin, some hitting the roof and others being thrown into the aisle. Media coverage included frantic scenes and calls for order inside the aircraft during the incident, highlighting the intensity and chaos experienced on board.
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