Aircraft Pilot: Air India Captain’s Initial Drug Test Triggers Confirmatory Probe After Mid-Air Altitude Drop

Air India pilot undergoes confirmatory drug testing after turbulence incident caused 300-foot altitude loss

The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that experienced severe turbulence and lost approximately 300 feet of altitude on August 4 has been sent for confirmatory drug testing after initial psychoactive substance screening flagged results requiring further laboratory analysis. Both pilots have been removed from the roster pending investigation.

Aug 9, 20268 sourcesAviation safety

Air India pilot undergoes confirmatory drug testing after turbulence incident caused 300-foot altitude loss

Aircraft Pilot: Air India Captain’s Initial Drug Test Triggers Confirmatory Probe After Mid-Air Altitude Drop

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Air India pilot undergoes confirmatory drug testing after turbulence incident caused 300-foot altitude loss

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