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India Jul 01, 2025

Air India flight drops 900 feet, pilots grounded

An Air India flight from Delhi to Vienna suddenly plunged about 900 feet right after takeoff on June 14, setting off stall and "Don't sink" warnings in the cockpit.
The pilots managed to steady the Boeing 777 despite rough weather, and everyone made it safely to Vienna after a tense nine-hour trip.

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Pilots grounded as DGCA investigates

Both pilots have been grounded while aviation authorities (DGCA) investigate what went wrong.
They're digging into flight data and maintenance logs, since Air India has faced several safety issues lately.
The airline's Head of Safety has also been called in for answers.

Just 2 days before deadly crash

This scare happened just two days after a deadly Air India crash near Ahmedabad that killed over 260 people.
Recent audits found repeated maintenance problems with Air India planes, so regulators are stepping up checks at their main base.
For travelers and aviation fans alike, it's a reminder that airline safety is under serious scrutiny right now.