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Air India plunge probe widens as ministry note omits turbulence
NDTV reports that the Civil Aviation Ministry's official note on an Air India flight that suddenly dropped 300 feet over Odisha does not contain the word 'turbulence'. The omission has led investigators…
The Story in Brief
NDTV reports that the Civil Aviation Ministry's official note on an Air India flight that suddenly dropped 300 feet over Odisha does not contain the word 'turbulence'. The omission has led investigators to broaden the probe, considering causes other than rough air for the incident. The flight was cruising over Odisha when the plunge occurred. The ministry note's lack of reference to turbulence has raised questions about what actually caused the sudden descent. The investigation now covers technical malfunctions and possible human error, though no specific findings have been released.
The Indian Opinion
Social media is already dividing into camps: some dismiss it as routine turbulence gone wild, others see a cover-up. Neither is helpful. The absence of the word 'turbulence' from the ministry note is curious, but it does not prove anything yet. The real test will be the flight data recorder analysis and whether the crew reported unusual cockpit warnings. Until then, speculation only clouds the investigation.
Source: ndtv.com
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