MUMBAI: India's aviation ministry said on Sunday (Aug 9) that an Air India pilot whose flight plunged dramatically in turbulence, injuring 17 passengers and crew, is undergoing a "confirmatory" psychoactive drug test.The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, lost around 91m on Aug 4 while flyin

Air India Phuket-Delhi flight drops 300ft in turbulence; pilot allegedly tests positive for marijuana as DGCA launches probe into injuries and safety lapses.

The Air India statement comes amid reports saying that a pilot failed the drug test conducted after the flight's mid-flight turbulence on August 4. | India News

A captain on an Air India flight reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. This follows a severe turbulence incident that occurred near Odisha. The airline has not…

Awaiting confirmatory dope test results for Air India pilot after initial screening indicated psychoactive substance presence following altitude incident.