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Air India pilot’s dope test not negative, confirmatory analysis awaited
Air India pilot’s dope test not negative, confirmatory analysis awaited
The pilot-in-command of the Air India flight that lost altitude on August 4 has had a non-negative result in a psychoactive substance screening test. The government has sent samples for confirmatory analysis.…
The Story in Brief
The pilot-in-command of the Air India flight that lost altitude on August 4 has had a non-negative result in a psychoactive substance screening test. The government has sent samples for confirmatory analysis. Both pilots have been taken off flying duty pending the final report.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has classified the incident as a 'serious incident' and taken over the probe. The flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi dropped about 300 feet during cruise. It landed safely. Of the 145 people on board, 17 suffered injuries; four crew members remain hospitalised. The DGCA is also examining whether the crew handled the turbulence correctly.
The Indian Opinion
The national conversation is rushing to judge the pilot before the confirmatory test is out. Lab reports, not leaks, must guide action. Regulators are right to keep the pilots off roster pending investigation. But the real test will be whether the AAIB's probe also examines the weather, the aircraft's handling, and if a diversion could have helped the injured sooner.
Sources (6): hindustantimes.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, thehindu.com, livemint.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 6 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 6 sources.
