Air India Phuket-Delhi flight’s pilot was on medication for sleep difficulty, slept 30-35 minutes during journey: Report
The Airbus A320 flight faced hydraulic system alerts and autopilot failures before a sudden altitude drop injured 20. The pilot reported sleep struggles and was on medication. DGCA and AAIB are investigating, with both pilots undergoing mandatory drug testing following the incident.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop over Odisha, causing injuries to 24 people on board, according to a report. The pilot, who was dealing with sleep issues, admitted to taking medication prescribed by his family doctor for sleep difficulty. He had trouble sleeping during his layover in Phuket and fell asleep for 30 to 35 minutes during the flight.
The first officer was in control of the aircraft, while the commander monitored operations. After the turbulence incident, the Airbus A320 stabilized and landed safely in Delhi. Both pilots were tested for psychoactive substances following the incident, with the captain's initial test requiring further confirmation. The aircraft was found to have multiple technical warnings related to its hydraulic systems, flight controls, and autopilot.
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