Captain of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight may have failed dope test
The captain of an Air India flight that experienced severe turbulence has reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The airline is cooperating with the DGCA investigation into the incident, which resulted in 17 hospitalizations.
Why it matters
Raises serious concerns regarding aviation safety protocols and pilot health standards in commercial aviation.
NEW DELHI: The captain operating Air India’s turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight on Tuesday (Aug 4) reportedly tested positive in a psychoactive substances (dope) test conducted on arrival, according to multiple sources. The airline did not confirm or deny it, saying that while the tests were conducted, the results have not been shared with it.“We are aware that a post-flight screening test was conducted on the pilots in accordance with applicable protocols. However, the results of the test have not been shared with Air India, and we are therefore not in a position to comment on any findings,” an AI spokesperson said.“Air India undertakes regular drug testing of crew members in compliance with civil aviation regulations, independent of any specific flight or operational incident.
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