The pilot who flew the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that faced sudden loss of altitude last week tested positive for drugs during a post-flight screening, the laboratory report confirmed on Tuesday.
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On August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379 operated with A320 aircraft VT-EXO experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise, after which the aircraft stabilised and subsequently landed safely in the national capital.
The incident is being probed by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) as per Annexure 13 of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
