New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi ran into severe air turbulence on Tuesday, August 4, leaving 15 passengers and crew members injured, seven of whom were hospitalised. The aircraft landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and the aviation regulator has opened an investigation into the incident.

What Happened Flight AI2379, an Airbus A320 (registration VT-EXO), was carrying 137 passengers, including three infants, along with eight crew members comprising two pilots and six cabin crew. According to accounts from passengers on board, the aircraft hit turbulence without warning and dropped nearly 300 feet within seconds during the flight, throwing passengers and loose items around the cabin.

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