Safety · Sunday, 16 August 2026
Report: Air India A320 Briefly Lost Flight Controls
An Airbus preliminary report indicates an Air India A320 experienced a loss of hydraulic pressure and unresponsive flight controls during an August 4 flight.
TL;DR
The aircraft dropped 300 feet, injuring 24 people, while experiencing a total loss of hydraulic pressure that left elevators and ailerons unresponsive for approximately four seconds. This report provides critical technical insight into a serious safety incident that was initially attributed by the airline to severe turbulence.
AirlineGeeks15 Aug, 13:00 BST
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