Dope test of turbulent Air India flightâs pilot ânot negativeâ, sent for confirmation, says government

Saurabh Sinha / TNN / Updated: Aug 10, 2026, 04:10 IST

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Both pilots have been taken off flying duty by the DGCA, pending investigation.

NEW DELHI: The captain of Air Indiaâs August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude of about 300 feet, was subjected to a psychoactive substance (dope) screening test on arrival, whose result was ânot negativeâ and has been sent for confirmatory tests, the aviation ministry said Sunday.