Air India captain's initial drug screening prompts further testing after sudden altitude loss
The ministry said the pilot-in-command’s screening required confirmatory analysis, while both flight crew members were taken off roster pending the probe.
- On Sunday, Air India denied receiving results from a post-flight dope test conducted on the pilot of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight, stating it cannot comment on findings not shared with the airline.
- The AI2379 flight experienced severe turbulence on August 4, dropping 300 feet and injuring at least 17 people, including four cabin crew members; the Directorate General of Civil Aviation launched an investigation.
- Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu praised the crew for their bravery, stating "The plane had to travel for one more hour and even through that hour, the crew members provided all the assistance required." The minister confirmed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is probing the incident.
- Federation of Indian Pilots President Captain CS Randhawa urged the public to avoid jumping to conclusions, noting no positive test result has been confirmed and the airline would have informed regulators if results were positive.
- Air India maintains that it conducts regular drug testing for all crew members in compliance with civil aviation regulations, independent of specific operational incidents, and will continue cooperating with authorities.
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