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Did pilot of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight fail dope test? Air India says results not shared yet

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.

Did pilot of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight fail dope test? Air India says results not shared yet

On August 4, Air India flight AI2379 experienced a sudden 300-foot drop in altitude mid-flight, resulting in mid-air turbulence that injured 20 people, including crew members. The airline stated that post-flight drug tests of the pilots had not yet been shared with them but would continue to cooperate with relevant authorities. The cause of the altitude loss was attributed to the mid-air turbulence.

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