An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi faced a frightening mid-air emergency on August 4 when the Airbus A320 suddenly lost altitude during its cruise. Flight AI-2379, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, dropped around 300 feet, leaving at least 20 passengers and four crew members injured. Warning alerts indicating a stall sounded in the cockpit, while the autopilot disconnected and the aircraft’s nose moved sharply upward. AdvertisementPassengers injured, flight lands in DelhiAfter the emergency, the captain inspected the cabin and was informed that passengers and two cabin crew members had suffered serious injuries. The DGCA has classified the incident as serious, while the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is examining the aircraft, flight data, maintenance records, medical information and human factors before reaching any conclusion.