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Air India A320 Suffers Technical Failures Leading to Altitude Drop
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THE BRIEF
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Air India flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced a 300-foot altitude drop on August 4, 2026, following a cascade of nine technical faults within one minute.
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The Airbus A320 neo suffered hydraulic system failures and an autopilot disconnect, forcing pilots to take manual control to stabilize the aircraft after a stall warning was triggered.
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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the incident, which injured 17 passengers, while Air India has requested a formal technical assessment from manufacturer Airbus.