Air India Pilot Tests Positive for Psychoactive Substance, Terminated
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A preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) confirmed that the pilot-in-command of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude on August 4, tested 'non-negative' for a psychoactive substance. The incident, which injured 24 passengers, led to the pilot's termination. The AAIB recommended that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) take appropriate action as a priority.
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