New details have emerged regarding a recent Air India flight incident, revealing multiple technical warnings recorded before the aircraft experienced a sudden altitude variation. The Airbus A320, registered VT-EXO, was operating flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi when the events unfolded on August 4.
Hydraulic System Warnings Preceded Autopilot Disengagement
According to a maintenance record now central to the ongoing investigation, the aircraft's green, yellow, and blue hydraulic systems all displayed low-pressure warnings within a short timeframe. These critical alerts occurred shortly before the autopilot system disengaged.
Investigators are closely examining the sequence of these warnings to determine their potential connection to the sudden change in altitude and reported turbulence during the flight. The maintenance report also indicated an initial autopilot disconnection alert, followed by a second "autopilot-off" alert later in the journey, suggesting the system might have been re-engaged and then disengaged again prior to landing in Delhi.
Additional Alerts Under Scrutiny
Beyond the hydraulic and autopilot issues, the maintenance report flagged other warnings, including those related to emergency exit doors and various other aircraft systems. Authorities are scrutinizing whether these additional alerts were related to the primary incident or represent separate technical issues.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) have received the maintenance report and are leading the probe into the incident. At this stage, the investigation aims to establish if and how the technical alerts are linked to the in-flight issues experienced by flight AI2379.