Crime & Law · India
Air India Turbulence Incident: Injuries, Misinformation, and Investigations
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence, resulting in injuries to 17 passengers and 4 crew members. Some crew members required hospitalization. The incident has led to widespread misinformation and blame directed at the airline on social media. Aviation experts are explaining the causes of turbulence and addressing passenger fears. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident, with reports indicating the pilot may have failed a dope test. Most injured passengers have been discharged.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 3 C 17 R 7
- Left (3): National Herald, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (17 votes, 20 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Today, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times · The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Outlook India, Patrika, Telangana Today, The Free Press Journal, The Hindu BusinessLine, The Print, The Tribune
- Right (7 votes, 8 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari, Republic World, Times Now, Zee News (Hindi)