Air India pilot on Phuket-Delhi flight tests 'positive' for marijuana: Report
- Source
- The Economic Times - Industry
- Source link
- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/air-india-pilot-on-phuket-delhi-flight-tests-positive-for-marijuana-report/articleshow/133160322.cms
- Published
- 2026-08-11 16:50:03
- Discovered by ProcIntel
- 2026-08-11 18:55:42
- Category
- Procurement & Supply Chain News
- Geography
- India
- Organisations
- —
- Review status
- Pending
- Record type
- REAL
Summary
The pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana after a recent incident. This confirmatory test followed an initial non-negative screening report received upon arrival. The incident occurred on a Phuket-Delhi flight which experienced a sudden loss of altitude. The AAIB is investigating the circumstances surrounding the flight's turbulence and has urged public to avoid drawing conclusions on the matter.
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Air India captain tests positive for marijuana: Reports
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— score 7.0/100 — evaluated 2026-08-11 18:55:42
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