'Fasten Your Seatbelts': 17 Injured After Severe Turbulence Hits Air India Flight

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:15pm on 05 Aug 2026,Wednesday India

17 people, including four crew members, were injured after severe turbulence hit an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi. Passengers said the aircraft shook violently, throwing people into the air and damaging overhead luggage compartments. An air hostess repeatedly shouted, "Fasten your seatbelts," as panic spread inside the cabin. One passenger said it felt like "a rebirth" after the plane landed safely. Seven passengers were admitted to a hospital in Delhi for treatment. Air India said the flight landed safely. Passengers praised the crew and called for a detailed investigation into the incident.

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