At least 12 people on board an Air India flight from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi, India, were wounded on Tuesday following a turbulence-related event that caused a momentary change in altitude, Air India confirmed.
The 12 people included 10 passengers and two members of the crew.
In addition, there was some damage to the aircraft, according to local media reports.
Initial reports indicate that the plane dropped approximately 300 feet (91 meters) in altitude due to turbulence.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The flight in question was AI2379, which was operated by an Airbus A320 and carried 134 passengers.
The flight continued on its journey and landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, shortly after 11 a.m. local time.
Medical support was arranged for the wounded, who were reportedly taken to the airport’s medical center for further evaluation and treatment.
An Air India spokesperson said no one was seriously injured. “There have been no serious injuries as of now. A small number of passengers and crew members with minor injuries requiring medical assessment have been taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and care by Air India’s airport team and medical personnel,” the airline stated.
“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain Air India’s highest priority. We are extending every possible support to those affected and are fully cooperating with the relevant authorities in the investigation,” an Air India spokesperson said.
