Two more Air India pilots fail drug test after Phuket flight mid-air incident: Report
Two additional Air India pilots have tested positive for psychoactive substances in drug screenings, reported on August 17. This follows a mandate for drug testing imposed after a mid-air incident on a Phuket-New Delhi flight in early August. The captain of the affected flight reportedly tested positive for marijuana during the incident, which occurred on August 4 while the Airbus A320 was en route.
The aircraft experienced a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure, causing it to drop about 300 feet. While the plane stabilized and landed safely, the incident raised concerns about the pilots' fitness. Air India and Air India Express now plan to conduct mandatory psychoactive substance testing for all their pilots, covering substances and medications prohibited under aviation regulations.
The incident has prompted heightened scrutiny over pilot fitness and compliance with rules governing psychoactive substances.
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