Air India on Sunday said that the result of post-flight drug test conducted on the pilots of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight have yet not been shared with them. The drug test, as per the protocol, was conducted after a Phuket-Delhi Air India flight experienced a massive drop of 300-feet in altitude while cruising on August 4.
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The Air India statement comes amid reports that claimed that a pilot failed the drug test. “We are aware that a post-flight screening test was conducted on the pilots in accordance with applicable protocols. However, the results of the test have not been shared with Air India, and we are therefore not in a position to comment on any findings,” Air India said in a statement.
The airlines further added that it regularly conducts drug testing of crew members in compliance with civil aviation regulations, independent of any specific flight or operational incident. “We will continue to cooperate with the relevant authorities as required,” Air India said.
On August 4, the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced a drop of 300 feet in its altitude. Nearly 20 people, including crew members, were injured in the incident, though the plane landed safely at the Delhi airport.
