Air India flight turbulence: Pilot’s sample sent for confirmatory drug test, result awaited
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is probing an August 4 incident involving an Air India A320 that lost 300 feet in altitude. The pilot's initial drug test indicated a possible psychoactive substance, necessitating confirmatory testing, with results pending. Both pilots have been off-rostered by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation during the investigation.