Air India Flight Probe Deepens After Pilot's Positive Marijuana Test
What Happened
The pilot-in-command of Air India flight AI2379 (Phuket-Delhi) has tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory laboratory test. The development comes days after the Airbus A320 experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop during cruise, injuring passengers and crew members. Both pilots have been removed from flying duties pending the investigation.
Key Takeaways
A positive drug test for an Air India pilot has intensified scrutiny of a flight incident that injured 24 people, but investigators have not yet linked the test result to the altitude drop.