Air India A320neo Involved in Aug. 4 Accident Identified as VT-EXO
The aircraft has been identified as VT-EXO, an Airbus A320neo, according to registry records and reporting.
2 reports on this incident · first at Sep 4, 2026, 4:22 a.m. ET
Earlier reports
Sep 4, 2026, 4:22 a.m. ETFirst report
Air India A320neo Accident on Phuket–Delhi Flight Under Investigation
An Air India Airbus A320neo, registration VT-EXO, operating flight AI-2379 from Phuket to Delhi on August 4, 2026, was involved in an accident during cruise, according to a report by Times of Oman. The event, initially reported as severe turbulence, has been reclassified as an accident. The aircraft sustained significant non-structural damage to the cabin, and 24 injuries were reported by Times of Oman.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) are investigating, as reported by Times of Oman. The AAIB confirmed that both the Solid-State Flight Data Recorder (SSFDR) and Solid-State Cockpit Voice Recorder (SSCVR) have been downloaded for analysis. The cause of the accident has not been determined.
The preliminary report, as reported by Times of Oman, indicates that the aircraft was operating under Minimum Equipment List (MEL 29-23-01A) due to an inoperative Power Transfer Unit. The Pilot-in-Command tested non-negative for psychoactive substances in post-flight screening. No finding has been made connecting the pilot to the accident.
Registry records list the aircraft as an Airbus twin-engine jet landplane registered in India. The registered owner is not identified in the provided facts.
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- Registration
- VT-EXO
- Type
- AIRBUS — twin-engine jet landplane
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