The pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana after a recent incident. This confirmatory test followed an initial non-negative screening report received upon arrival. The incident occurred on a Phuket-Delhi flight which experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The AAIB is investigating the circumstances surrounding the flight's turbulence and has urged public to avoid drawing conclusions on the matter.

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.