AI flight incident: Hydraulic systems failed; pilot tested positive for psychoactive substance
AI flight incident: Hydraulic systems failed; pilot tested positive for psychoactive substance — An unsettling incident occurred when an Air India pilot's post-flight drug test returned a non-negative result for a psychoactive substance. This followed a dramatic altitude drop over Odisha, resulting in injuries to twenty passengers and four crew members. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has identified this as a serious problem, calling for the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to respond urgently.
The development comes amid broader attention within the sector, with stakeholders following the matter closely as details emerge. Reports suggest the situation is being monitored by the concerned authorities and organisations.
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