Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Loses Altitude; Pilot's Drug Test Under Investigation
On August 4, Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden loss of about 300 feet in altitude, injuring 17 passengers and crew. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the incident, classified as serious, with technical issues involving hydraulic and flight-control systems reported. Both pilots underwent mandatory psychoactive substance screening; the pilot-in-command's initial test was 'not negative' and sent for confirmatory analysis. Both pilots have been taken off duty pending investigation and test results. Airbus and France's BEA are assisting the probe.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 50%, Right 50%). Overall sentiment is neutral (47/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, english, oneindia, wion, news18, republicworld, indiatvnews, news18, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 0 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 10 Aug, 05:19 pm. Other outlets followed.