# Air India flight AI2379 had hydraulic failures before 300ft drop

2026-08-13T03:56:31+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

A post-flight maintenance report for Air India flight AI2379 (Phuket-Delhi) shows repeated low-pressure alerts in the green, blue, and yellow hydraulic systems, low fluid levels, and two autopilot disconnections before the aircraft suddenly lost about 300 feet over Odisha on August 4. The document also flags elevator faults, engine anti-ice messages, and emergency door indications. However, the report does not confirm that these warnings caused the altitude loss or that there was an actual loss of hydraulic pressure. Twenty passengers and four cabin crew were injured. The DGCA and AAIB are investigating, with a preliminary report expected in 10, 15 days. Separately, sources told businessline that the pilot allegedly informed investigators of sleep difficulties and medication use, and that he failed a secondary drug test, though the government has not officially confirmed this.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-logged-multiple-hydraulic-failures-autopilot-disconnects-before-300ft-drop/articleshow/133196377.cms>
- indiatvnews.com <https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/autopilot-failure-multiple-technical-snags-hit-air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-before-300ft-drop-came-2026-08-13-1051218>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/300-ft-altitude-drop-on-air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-what-report-says-about-hydraulic-autopilot-warnings/articleshow/133196384.cms>
- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-altitude-loss-incident-preliminary-report-expected-in-10-15-days-dgca-to-decide-on-action/article71339459.ece>

Tags: AAIB, Air India, DGCA, flight safety, hydraulic failure, Phuket-Delhi flight
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