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Captain of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight may have failed dope test
Published 8 August 2026 ยท local
During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The turbulence caused a
During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The turbulence caused a significant scare, resulting in hospitalization for thirteen passengers and four crew members. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is conducting a detailed investigation, and the flight crew has been suspended from flying duties as per standard procedures.
Published: August 9, 2026 โข 3:36 AM IST ยท Updated: August 9, 2026 โข 4:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances.
The turbulence caused a significant scare, resulting in hospitalization for thirteen passengers and four crew members.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is conducting a detailed investigation, and the flight crew has been suspended from flying duties as per standard procedures.