An Air India pilot who operated the Phuket-Delhi flight that rapidly lost around 300 feet, injuring 17 passengers, tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory test. DGCA rules allow rehabilitation after a first positive test, while Air Indias policy mandates termination.

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.