Three passengers injured on Air India flight due to turbulence

AIR INDIA BOEING 787-8 VT-ANZ (MSN 36927)

A number of passengers have been treated for injuries after landing in Sydney on a flight from India. Air India's flight AI302, which departed from Delhi (DEL/VIDP) on Tuesday and arrived in Sydney (SYD/YSSY) on Wednesday morning, experienced mid-flight turbulence en-route, leaving some on board requiring assistance.
"The flight landed safely in Sydney, but three passengers where in need of further medical assistance on arrival, none of whom required hospitalisation," an Air India spokesperson said.

"This onboard incident has been reported to the relevant authorities as a standard practice."
The aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) also commented on the incident, saying seven passengers reported minor sprains, and three were in need of further attention.


Aircraft Information:

Airline: Air India

Code: VT/AIC

Aircraft: Boeing 787-8

Registration: VT-ANY

Serial Number: 36296

Engines: 2 x GEnx-1B

First Flew: 21/06/2017

Age: 5Yrs 9 Mts