India B788 enroute on May 16th 2023, severe turbulence injures 7 passengers
Last Update: May 17, 2023 / 16:20:12 GMT/Zulu time
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 16, 2023
Classification
Accident
Airline
Air India
Flight number
AI-302
Departure
Delhi, India
Destination
Sydney, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VT-ANY
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B788
The airline reported the flight encountered turbulence enroute causing discomfort to 7 passengers.
India's DGCA reported 7 passengers received minor sprains due to severe turbulence. Cabin crew provided first aid together with a doctor and a nurse travelling as passengers on board. After landing only three passengers required further medical attention.
Incident Facts
Date of incident
May 16, 2023
Classification
Accident
Airline
Air India
Flight number
AI-302
Departure
Delhi, India
Destination
Sydney, Australia
Aircraft Registration
VT-ANY
Aircraft Type
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner
ICAO Type Designator
B788
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