Air India pilot found on cockpit floor after 300ft plunge, struggled to stand: Report
AI pilot found on cockpit floor after 300ft plunge
Delhi: The pilot aboard Air India flight AI-2379, which experienced a sudden 300-foot drop during its Phuket to Delhi journey, was reportedly discovered seated on the cockpit floor following the incident. Reports allege that the pilot struggled to stand after landing and subsequently tested positive for marijuana in two drug tests.
The incident, which injured over 20 passengers and crew members, has raised concerns regarding the safety of the flight. The pilot denied marijuana consumption, while the airline and investigators delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the event.
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