New Delhi:A recent incident involving Air India flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi, has once again put the spotlight on one of aviation's most misunderstood phenomena: in-flight turbulence. The aircraft faced a turbulence episode during the cruising phase and underwent an altitude change before landing in Delhi. While turbulence may feel dramatic inside the cabin, aviation experts say accidents caused solely by turbulence are extremely rare. Air India Delhi-Sydney (May 2023)Air India flight AI302 from Delhi to Sydney hit severe turbulence during the journey, injuring seven passengers. Also read:Investigators find no abnormality in fuel control switch of Air India AI-171: Centre in Parliament