{
  "id": 628626,
  "title": "Air India Captain Fails Drug Test After Phuket-Delhi Flight Drops 300 Feet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/air-india-captain-fails-drug-test-after-phuket-delhi-flight-drops-300",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T03:46:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Chiang Rai Times",
    "slug": "chiang-rai-times",
    "url": "https://www.chiangraitimes.com/india/air-india-captain-fails-drug-test/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden loss of altitude of about 300 feet on August 4. The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, landed safely in the Indian capital, but 24 people were injured, according to the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).\n\nThe captain of the flight has tested positive for marijuana, according to local media reports. The pilot underwent a standard psychoactive substance screening after the flight landed, with an initial screening result requiring a confirmatory test.\n\nThe incident is under investigation by the AAIB, which is collecting and examining relevant evidence. The agency has stated that it is committed to an independent, transparent, and professional investigation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Air India pilot reportedly fails second drug test after mid-air plunge incident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/air-india-pilot-reportedly-fails-second-drug-test-after-mid-air",
        "published": "2026-08-12T02:25:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}