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5 August 2026

Air India flight turbulence incident

While the incident itself is an isolated accident, it serves as context for the regulatory role of the DGCA in aviation safety and disaster management protocols.

1 min read Day 1 of 7 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence during the cruise phase.
  • The incident resulted in 17 injuries, including 13 passengers and 4 crew members, out of 137 total passengers.
  • Data from Flightradar 24 indicated a 300-foot drop in altitude while the aircraft was over Odisha.
  • The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation into the event.
  • The Airbus A320 aircraft involved has been grounded for inspection.
  • The flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) have been secured for analysis by the Civil Aviation Ministry.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 7 in Air India flight turbulence incident, which has been running since 5 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in ensuring aviation safety in India, particularly in the context of investigating mid-air incidents and technical failures. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
    0 / 150 words 8:00

Prelims

  1. Which of the following organizations is primarily responsible for investigating civil aviation incidents in India?

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