Air India Captain Of Turbulence-Hit Phuket-Delhi Flight May Have Failed Dope Test

The investigation into the severe turbulence encountered by an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi on August 4 has taken a new turn, with sources claiming that a post-flight drug or dope test of the pilots may have detected a psychoactive substance in the captain's sample.

The claim has not been independently confirmed. Air India has acknowledged that the pilots underwent testing after the incident but said it has not yet received the test report.

Air India's A320 aircraft operating flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence while approaching the national capital. The aircraft reportedly experienced a sudden change in altitude of around 300 feet, leaving several passengers and crew members with minor injuries.