The AAIB has flagged a serious concern after the pilot-in-command of an Air India Delhi-Phuket flight tested non-negative for a psychoactive substance. The flight briefly lost altitude after all three hydraulic systems failed and the autopilot disengaged, injuring 24 passengers.

A detailed investigation in the matter is underway. The final report will be published in due course. | India News

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