Phuket-Delhi Flight Scare: Air India Pilot Fails Drug Test, Fired
- Air India terminated the Pilot-in-Command of a Phuket-Delhi flight on Friday after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance, citing its zero-tolerance policy for safety breaches.
- During an August 4 flight from Phuket to Delhi, the aircraft experienced a sudden altitude drop over Odisha, leaving 20 passengers and four cabin crew members injured.
- According to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau, the aircraft lost all three hydraulic systems at 36,000 feet, causing an altitude upset with a 372-foot climb and 292-foot drop.
- Following the incident, Air India implemented voluntary drug testing of 100 per cent of its pilots, stating "Safety remains Air India's highest priority."
- The AAIB has not yet established the cause of the incident, with final findings depending on further analysis of flight recorder data as Air India continues extending full cooperation.
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Air India Rolls Out Voluntary Pilot Testing After Phuket Fiasco
NEW DELHI – Air India is taking strong action following a deeply concerning mid-air event. The airline has introduced a 100% voluntary pilot testing program for drugs and psychoactive substances. This move comes just weeks after a frightening incident on a flight from Phuket to Delhi. Passengers experienced a sudden and sharp drop in altitude […] <p>The post Air India Rolls Out Voluntary Pilot Testing After Phuket Fiasco first appeared on Chiang…
Air India Terminates Phuket-Delhi Flight Pilot After Positive Drug Test for Psychoactive Substance
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Air India has terminated the employment of the pilot-in-command of its Phuket-Delhi flight with immediate effect after the pilot tested positive for a psychoactive substance, the airline said on Friday. India News | Air India Terminates Phuket-Delhi Flight Pilot After Positive Drug Test for Psychoactive Substance .
Air India has dismissed the pilot-in-command of flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi. This action was taken following a report from the AAIB. The pilot tested positive for a psychoactive substance. The airline has taken this step in accordance with its zero-tolerance policy, prioritizing safety as a top priority.
Air India flight lost hydraulics, pilot fired after drug test
An Air India flight that injured passengers when it plunged midair last month suffered a temporary loss of hydraulic systems, investigators said on Friday, as the airline fired the captain who tested positive for psychoactive substances.
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