A technical fault, not weather, caused the Air India Phuket-Delhi incident on August 4 that injured 17 people. The pilots' quick action, including a 300-meter descent, likely saved 145 lives. Air India's statements changed from 'turbulence' to 'sudden loss of altitude', and the DGCA cited a 'suspected transient technical fault'.
Technical fault behind Air India Phuket-Delhi incident, pilots' effort saved lives: ALPA India chief
Source: New Indian Express