The captain of Air India's turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances, though the airline awaits official test results.
Air India said it has not received the test results
Aug 09, 2026
11:31 am
What's the storyThe captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, which encountered severe turbulence on August 4, has tested positive for psychoactive substances, according to various media reports.
The test was conducted after the aircraft landed in Delhi, but Air India said it hasn't received the results and therefore cannot comment on the reported finding.
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