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Pilot of turbulence-hit Air India flight failed dope test
One of the two pilots of the Air India flight that hit severe turbulence on the Phuket-Delhi route on August 5 has failed a post-flight dope test, sources told India Today on…
The Story in Brief
One of the two pilots of the Air India flight that hit severe turbulence on the Phuket-Delhi route on August 5 has failed a post-flight dope test, sources told India Today on Sunday. Both pilots have been de-rostered pending the DGCA enquiry into the sudden drop of 300 feet that injured at least 17 people, including four crew members.
Air India said it has not been informed of the test results and will cooperate with authorities. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the turbulence lasted five minutes. The DGCA will decide if the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau needs to probe further.
The Indian Opinion
The news that one pilot may have been under influence is alarming, but the test result hasn't been shared with the airline, and the DGCA probe is ongoing. Jumping to conclusions would be unfair. The real test will be whether the regulatory system catches lapses before they cause harm. How many more such incidents are we willing to tolerate?
Source: indiatoday.in
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