An Air India pilot is undergoing a “confirmatory” psychoactive drug test after a flight plunges during turbulence, India’s aviation authorities say. The test follows an earlier screening that led to the pilot being sent for further medical evaluation.
The incident involves an Airbus A320 flying from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi. On Aug 4, the aircraft reportedly lost about 300 feet (around 91 metres) during the event but then stabilises and lands safely. The civil aviation ministry says injuries were reported, with some passengers and crew receiving treatment.
Outlets agree on the core sequence: the turbulence-related plunge, the safe landing, and the number of people injured or treated. They also align on the authorities’ next step, describing it as a confirmatory psychoactive drug test. Coverage differs mainly in how much detail is provided on hospital admissions and the breakdown of injured passengers versus cabin crew, but the overall facts remain consistent across reports.
