Technical failures can’t become normal
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi dropped 300 feet after takeoff. Pilots reported multiple hydraulic and control failures. The AAIB is probing.
The airline called it “momentary.” The preliminary report says 3 of 3 hydraulic systems showed faults. That’s not momentary. That’s serious.
This comes months after another Air India incident made headlines. The airline is under new management, buying new planes, and trying to rebuild trust. But trust is built on safety, not ads.
Aviation is unforgiving. Small failures cascade. An autopilot disconnect, a hydraulic issue, a control surface problem — together they become an emergency.
The DGCA and AAIB must be transparent. What failed? Why? Was maintenance missed? Was it a design issue with the A320neo?
Passengers are already nervous about Indian carriers after years of delays and cancellations. Now add safety fears and you have a crisis.
Air India and IndiGo are expanding fast. New CEOs, new routes. But growth without safety culture is dangerous.
The probe must be public. The fixes must be fast. 300 feet is a small drop. In aviation, it’s a huge warning.