Captain of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight may have failed dope test
During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The turbulence caused a significant scare, resulting in hospitalization for thirteen passengers and four crew members. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is conducting a detailed investigation, and the flight crew has been suspended from flying duties…
Air India's captain of a turbulence-stricken flight from Phuket to Delhi reportedly tested positive in a psychoactive substances test, according to multiple sources. The airline declined to confirm or deny the findings, stating that the results have not been shared with them. The Airbus A320, carrying 145 people, faced severe turbulence near Odisha and subsequently descended sharply.
Upon landing in Delhi, 13 passengers and four crew members were hospitalized. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the incident, including the airline's response to the turbulence situation and the aircraft's condition. DGCA rules mandate that a pilot testing positive for psychoactive substances for the first time undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation, with their license suspended if further violations occur.
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