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Airbus and France’s BEA to assist AAIB probe into Air India Phuket–Delhi turbulence incident
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AAIB’s Annex 13 probe will expand beyond turbulence, focusing on the A320’s autopilot disconnect and stall warning chain.

The combination of injuries, flight-control alerts and a non-negative preliminary test raises scrutiny on both aircraft systems and operational safety culture. International technical participation (Airbus/BEA) increases the likelihood of detailed findings and follow-on directives.

AI reasoning

The combination of injuries, flight-control alerts and a non-negative preliminary test raises scrutiny on both aircraft systems and operational safety culture. International technical participation (Airbus/BEA) increases the likelihood of detailed findings and follow-on directives.

Curated summary

Airbus will send specialists to Delhi to help India’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau investigate the Air India Phuket-to-Delhi turbulence incident that injured 17 people on August 4. The flight dropped about 300 feet during cruise and was classified as a serious incident. France’s BEA will also join the ICAO Annex 13 investigation. The pilots are off roster, and the pilot in command’s preliminary drug test was non-negative. The defect report mentioned autopilot disconnect, a stall warning and an ECAM message.

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Airbus and France’s BEA to assist AAIB probe into Air India Phuket–Delhi turbulence incident

Serious incident injured 17; defect report cited autopilot disconnect, stall warning and an ECAM message; pilots off roster.

Hindustan Times·2h ago
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