Exclusive: For 4 Seconds, Air India Phuket-Delhi Plane Had No Flight Controls

An Air India flight traveling from Phuket to Delhi experienced a critical loss of flight controls for approximately four seconds, raising concerns about aviation safety. The incident occurred while the co-pilot was in command and the autopilot system was engaged.

According to reports, the autopilot system unexpectedly disconnected. Simultaneously, the aircraft's systems are believed to have generated stall warnings within the cockpit. In response to these warnings and the loss of automated control, the co-pilot immediately pushed the control stick forward.

This maneuver was likely an attempt to regain control of the aircraft and prevent a stall. The brief but significant loss of control has prompted an investigation by aviation authorities to determine the exact cause and to ensure such events do not recur. The duration of four seconds, while short, is a critical period in flight operations where loss of control can have severe consequences.