Air-India Flight: Passengers Injured in Sydney-bound Mid-Air Turbulence

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), several passengers were injured when a Delhi-Sydney Air India flight experienced intense turbulence while in mid-air on Tuesday. The incident occurred on May 16, and upon arrival at Sydney Airport, the injured passengers received medical assistance. Fortunately, none of the passengers required hospitalization, as stated by the DGCA.

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The DGCA informed ANI that the Air India B787-800 aircraft with registration VT-ANY was operating flight AI-302 from Delhi to Sydney when it experienced turbulent conditions, causing minor sprains for seven passengers.

The cabin crew gave emergency first aid to injured passengers during the flight, with the help of a doctor and nurse who were onboard and utilized the onboard first aid kit, according to the regulator as stated to ANI.

Due to the intense turbulence, several passengers at Sydney Airport sustained injuries, and the airport manager provided medical assistance to them.

The Airport Manager of Air India in Sydney organized medical support upon arrival, and only three passengers took advantage of this assistance. No one required hospitalization, according to the DGCA’s statement to ANI.

Air India has not yet commented on the incident.

Earlier this month, a passenger on an Air India flight from Nagpur to Mumbai was stung by a scorpion, a rare occurrence compared to incidents involving live birds or rats on board.

An Air India spokesperson informed ANI that the scorpion incident took place on April 23, 2023, describing it as an extremely rare and unfortunate event. Upon landing, the airline provided immediate medical treatment to the female passenger and transported her to the hospital. Furthermore, after conducting a thorough inspection, Air India found the scorpion and proceeded to fumigate the aircraft. Air India expressed sincere regret for the inconvenience caused to the passenger.

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