{
  "id": 348944,
  "title": "Did pilot of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight fail dope test? Air India says results not shared yet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/did-pilot-of-turbulence-hit-phuket-delhi-flight-fail-dope-test-air",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-09T05:35:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-turbulence-altitude-drop-pilot-dope-test-result-dgca-civil-aviation-101786252628946.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced mid-flight turbulence on August 4, resulting in several injuries and hospitalisations. The Airbus A320 had 145 people on board, with 13 passengers and four crew members hospitalised. According to Gulf News, the plane dropped 300 feet while flying over Odisha.\n\nThe pilot of the flight allegedly tested positive for marijuana, as reported by Times of India, citing multiple sources. However, Air India stated that the results of the post-flight screening test have not been shared with them. The airline undertakes regular drug testing of crew members in compliance with civil aviation regulations.\n\nThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is reportedly probing the incident, and all crew members will be grounded during the investigation, according to Indian media. If a pilot tests positive for psychoactive substances, they must be referred for a rehabilitation protocol before resuming duty.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Pilot of turbulence-hit Air India flight that dropped 300ft may have been intoxicated: Media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/pilot-of-turbulence-hit-air-india-flight-that-dropped-300ft-may-have",
        "published": "2026-08-09T05:17:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}