Air India Pilot Allegedly Tests Positive For Marijuana: How Pilots Are Tested For Drugs And Alcohol
New Delhi : Days after Air India flight AI2379 suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude, leaving 24 passengers and crew members injured, the pilot-in-command of the aircraft has reportedly tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory laboratory test. Both pilots underwent mandatory psychoactive substance screening after the August 4 incident. The Pilot-in-Command’s initial test required…
On August 4, Air India flight AI2379 experienced sudden altitude loss, causing injury to 24 passengers and crew members. The incident led to the pilot-in-command testing positive for marijuana in a follow-up laboratory test. Both pilots underwent mandatory drug and alcohol screening after the event. The pilot now faces a suspended licence after a first positive test.
Air India pilots are tested for alcohol using breathalyser exams before and after flights, as well as random drug screenings via urine tests for six drug classes. These screenings are enforced by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
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