Air India pilot undergoes confirmatory drug testing after flight turbulence incident
The pilot of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which experienced severe turbulence and a sudden altitude loss on August 4, has been subjected to drug testing. Reports indicate the initial screening for psychoactive substances requires further confirmatory analysis. Air India has stated it has not received the final results, and both pilots involved in the flight have been removed from duty pending an investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
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What Happened
On August 4, an Air India flight traveling from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence while flying over Odisha. The aircraft experienced a sudden drop of approximately 300 feet, resulting in injuries to several passengers and crew members. Following the incident, the flight crew underwent post-flight medical screenings, including tests for psychoactive substances, as part of standard safety procedures.
Reports suggest the pilot-in-command's initial screening indicated the presence of psychoactive substances, necessitating further confirmatory analysis. Air India has not officially confirmed the test results, noting that the findings have not been shared with the airline. Both pilots have been removed from flying duties while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau conduct a formal investigation into the incident.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on August 4 during an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi.Source not recorded
- The aircraft experienced a sudden altitude loss of approximately 300 feet.Source not recorded
- Several passengers and crew members sustained injuries during the turbulence.Source not recorded
- The pilot-in-command underwent a post-flight drug screening.Source not recorded
- Initial test results for the pilot require confirmatory analysis.Source not recorded
- Air India has removed both pilots from duty pending the investigation.Source not recorded
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau are investigating the event.Source not recorded
The Timeline30
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9 Aug
- TOIThe Times of IndiaCaptain of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight may have failed dope test
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- ETThe Economic TimesAir India turbulence captain may have failed dope test
10 Aug
- TOIThe Times of IndiaTurbulent AI flight’s pilot dope test ‘not negative’, sent for confirmation: govt
- HTTHindu Tamil Thisaiபோதையில் விமானி இருந்ததாக தகவல்
CoverageWhat we read
Language reach
Dailies carrying this story, against the dailies we read in each language.
- English7 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी2 of 2
- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
- Marathiमराठी1 of 2
- Tamilதமிழ்2 of 2
- Urduاردو1 of 2
- Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 of 1
- Odiaଓଡ଼ିଆ2 of 2
- Malayalamമലയാളം1 of 2
- Punjabiਪੰਜਾਬੀ1 of 1
Regional reach
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- None carried this
- No source registered
- 1 outlet
- 2 or more
- NorthCarried4 of 4
- WestCarried2 of 5
- Central IndiaCarried1 of 1
- EastCarried4 of 5
- North-eastCarried1 of 2
- SouthCarried6 of 10
22 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 6 national mastheads.
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