{"id":156892,"date":"2026-09-07T13:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T07:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=156892"},"modified":"2026-09-07T01:42:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T20:12:15","slug":"air-india-flight-loses-all-3-hydraulics-at-36000-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/07\/air-india-flight-loses-all-3-hydraulics-at-36000-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Flight Loses All 3 Hydraulics at 36,000 Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GURUGRAM-<\/strong> Tata Group-owned Air India (AI)<\/a> flight AI2379 from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) lost pressure in all three hydraulic systems while cruising at 36,000 feet on August 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Airbus A320neo experienced an autopilot disconnect, stall warning, and sudden altitude changes during the incident. According to report, 24 people were injured after the aircraft experienced the sudden movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Gerrit Griem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Air India Flight Loses Hydraulic Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The aircraft was cruising at Flight Level 360 when the green hydraulic system showed low pressure. Within seconds, the blue and yellow systems also lost pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The autopilot disconnected shortly afterward, followed by a stall warning. The aircraft initially climbed before losing around 292 feet of altitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hydraulic systems recovered within seconds, allowing the aircraft to regain normal flight-control functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The flight continued to Delhi and landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Robin HARDY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

24 Injured During Altitude Upset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The seatbelt signs were off when the aircraft suddenly pitched up and down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Twenty passengers and four cabin crew members were injured during the incident. Several cabin components, including overhead-bin doors, ceiling panels and handrails, were also damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The crew informed the cockpit about the injuries before the aircraft continued toward Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Raihan Ahmed | Planespotters.net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AAIB Investigates Triple Hydraulic Failure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating why all three hydraulic systems temporarily lost pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigators have examined the aircraft, maintenance records and flight data. The cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder have also been downloaded for analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbus and France’s Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) are assisting the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AAIB has not yet established the cause of the hydraulic pressure loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: PTI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Pilot Drug Test Also Under Investigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The AAIB preliminary findings also raised a separate concern involving the pilot-in-command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pilot’s confirmatory test returned a non-negative result for a psychoactive substance. The finding is being examined separately from the aircraft’s technical failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air India has since strengthened psychoactive-substance testing among its pilots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investigation into the Phuket-Delhi incident remains ongoing, and the final cause of the hydraulic failure has not yet been determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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