Aviation Expert breaks down how severe turbulence can impact aircraft systems and passenger safety

Aug 05, 2026

New Delhi, 04 Aug, 2026 (ANI) Aviation expert Captain Prashant Dhalla reacts to the severe turbulence incident involving Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight. He explains the different categories of turbulence and highlights how severe turbulence can disengage autopilot, making it difficult for pilots to control the aircraft. Dhalla describes the incident as life-threatening and stresses the need for a detailed DGCA investigation into the matter.