Air India’s pilot on the Phuket–Delhi flight who tested positive for marijuana tells investigators he had sleep difficulties and was taking medication before flying, according to reports. The allegation is linked to the pilot’s statement to the AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) during the ongoing probe.
Mint and The Economic Times both report that the pilot attributes part of his condition to insomnia or sleep problems and says he was on medication prescribed by a family doctor. The outlets describe the medication as related to sleep, though they do not provide consistent details on the specific drugs, dosages, or timing.
The broader context is that authorities are investigating the circumstances around the positive marijuana test and whether the pilot’s fitness to fly and medication use were factors. While both sources agree on the pilot’s claims about sleep and pre-flight medication, the reports focus on different levels of detail about the statement and the investigation process.
