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6 August 2026

Air India flight turbulence incident

The incident serves as a contextual example for the functioning and regulatory oversight of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in ensuring aviation safety, though the event itself is an isolated accident.

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Notes

  • Incident: Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence during the cruise phase.
  • Casualties: 17 individuals injured (13 passengers and 4 crew members) out of 137 people on board.
  • Mechanism: Aircraft experienced a momentary altitude drop of approximately 300 feet while over Odisha.
  • Regulatory Action: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an investigation.
  • Technical Measures: Airbus A320 aircraft grounded; flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder secured for analysis.
  • Outcome: Aircraft landed safely in Delhi; injured received medical evaluation at local hospitals.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 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 in-flight technical incidents. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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Prelims

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

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