{
  "id": 660017,
  "title": "Captain of Air India flight that injured 24 is investigated after drug reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/captain-of-air-india-flight-that-injured-24-is-investigated-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T11:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/air-india-new-delhi-thailand-phuket-airbus-aviation-7e5f0a3af3db06e238d28946a3b8cd0d"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's aviation ministry is awaiting the results of drug tests for the captain of an Air India flight that suddenly lost altitude and injured 24 people last week, according to officials. The incident occurred on an Airbus A320 that took off from Phuket, Thailand on August 4th and was headed to New Delhi, carrying 137 passengers, including three infants and eight crew members. After the flight landed safely in New Delhi, both pilots underwent routine screening for psychoactive substances, which include drugs or other substances that can affect judgment and alertness. The captain's initial test result was positive for marijuana, and both pilots were removed from flying duties pending the outcome of the investigation. India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is reviewing various records and conducting interviews as part of an independent inquiry, with assistance from France's air accident investigation agency and aircraft manufacturer Airbus.",
  "summary": "NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s aviation ministry said Wednesday it was awaiting drug test results for the captain of an Air India flight that dropped about 300 feet (90 meters) suddenly midair last week, injuring 24 passengers and crew members. The incident on the Airbus A320 took place shortly after it took off on Aug. 4 from Phuket, Thailand to New Delhi while carrying 137…",
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  "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."
}