Phuket-Delhi flight controversy: Pilot failed drug test? Air India breaks silence after 300-ft drop

Published on Aug 09, 2026 04:40 pm IST

Air India has responded to reports that the captain of the turbulence-hit Phuket–Delhi flight may have failed a post-flight drug test. Flight AI2379 briefly dropped around 300 feet during severe turbulence on August 4, injuring passengers and crew. Air India says the test results have not yet been shared with the airline, while the DGCA probe into the incident continues.

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