Airbus requests Air India to provide test data after Phuket-Delhi A320 incident
Airbus has asked Air India to conduct several examinations and supply recent maintenance records after an A320 lost elevator and aileron control for about four seconds on a Phuket-Delhi flight, injuring 24 people.
Following a sudden altitude drop on an A320 traveling from Phuket to Delhi on Aug 4, Airbus sent a request to Air India for multiple tests and detailed maintenance logs. The aircraft experienced a brief loss of elevator and aileron control lasting roughly four seconds. The incident left 24 passengers injured. Airbus also seeks more comprehensive pilot statements to clarify observations made during the event. The airline is expected to forward the inspection results once completed.
Why it matters
Understanding the cause helps prevent similar control failures and safeguards future passenger safety.
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