World · Singapore Bureau
Air India A320 stall warning injures 24 passengers after seatbelt sign turned off
An Air India Airbus A320 experienced a sudden aerodynamic stall while cruising, triggering a stall warning and causing injuries to 24 people on board. Investigators determined the aircraft's hydraulic systems recovered within nine seconds of the initial failure.
LSN Singapore ·
The incident occurred when the aircraft encountered unexpected aerodynamic conditions while in cruise flight with the seatbelt sign deactivated, leaving passengers unrestrained. The stall warning activated as a result, prompting sudden movements that caused injuries to two dozen people aboard the flight.
According to investigation findings, the aircraft's primary hydraulic system failed during the event. However, the backup hydraulic systems began restoring functionality approximately nine seconds after the initial loss, allowing the aircraft to recover and continue operations safely.
The 24 injured passengers received attention for their injuries, though the severity of individual cases has not been detailed. The incident underscores the importance of maintaining seatbelt usage throughout flight, even during periods when the illuminated sign is switched off.
Air India has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. Safety investigators are continuing their examination of the aircraft's systems and the sequence of events leading to the hydraulic failure.