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Air India A320 suffered three hydraulic failures and a 300-foot altitude drop; Airbus and France to assist AAIB probe
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AAIB’s findings will pressure Air India to publish maintenance actions as Airbus specialists scrutinize hydraulic and control-system snags.

A triple hydraulic failure combined with an altitude-loss event elevates scrutiny of maintenance, incident reporting, and cockpit procedures. International investigative participation (Airbus and France’s BEA) raises the likelihood of broader safety recommendations and reputational fallout.

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A triple hydraulic failure combined with an altitude-loss event elevates scrutiny of maintenance, incident reporting, and cockpit procedures. International investigative participation (Airbus and France’s BEA) raises the likelihood of broader safety recommendations and reputational fallout.

Curated summary

An Air India Airbus A320 suffered three hydraulic failures and dropped about 300 feet in altitude during a Phuket-to-Delhi flight, injuring some passengers and crew. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the incident, with teams from France and Airbus set to assist. Sources cited by Economic Times said test results for the pilot-in-command for psychoactive substances are still pending.

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Air India A320 suffered three hydraulic failures and a 300-foot altitude drop; Airbus and France to assist AAIB probe

Investigators are probing technical snags and turbulence after passengers and crew were injured on the Phuket–Delhi flight.

Economic Times·2h ago
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