# DGCA Probes Air India Phuket-Delhi Turbulence Injuries 2026-08-06T11:26:48+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets The DGCA has begun a detailed investigation after an Air India Airbus A320neo flying from Phuket to Delhi suffered a sudden altitude variation during cruise on Tuesday. The aircraft, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, landed safely in Delhi at 11.07 am. Air India reported injuries to 13 passengers and four crew members, while The Times of India reported at least 14 injured people. The airline said the flight continued normally after the incident. The aircraft was moved to a hangar, and the flight data and cockpit voice recorders were secured by the regulator. Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the turbulence lasted around five minutes. Medical teams treated passengers and crew, with several discharged. Four crew members remained under treatment, according to The Times of India. The cause has not been established. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Air India, aviation safety, DGCA, passenger injuries, turbulence Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dgca-investigates-air-india-flight-altitude-variation-and-injuries/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dgca-investigates-air-india-flight-altitude-variation-and-injuries/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.