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Air India Pilot Undergoes Drug Test After Flight Plunge

Published Sunday, August 9, 2026 · Updated August 9

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  • The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, lost around 91m on Aug 4 while flying from Phuket in Thailand to New Delhi.

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  • Channel News Asia

    An Air India pilot is undergoing a confirmatory psychoactive drug test after a flight experienced severe turbulence, injuring 17 passengers and crew. The incident, which saw the Airbus A320 drop 91m, is under investigation by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.

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