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Crew Injured After Sudden Descent of Delhi‑Fukui Air India Flight
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
August 14, 2026
07:34 AM
The AI2379 flight carried 137 passengers and eight crew members, totalling 145 people on board. When the hydraulic malfunction unfolded, the aircraft lost altitude abruptly. The sudden drop threw several occupants from their seats, leading to injuries among cabin crew and flight staff who were attempting to manage the emergency. Emergency services met the aircraft on the runway after it came to a halt, and medical teams attended to the wounded before they were transferred to nearby hospitals.
