Phuket-Delhi flight incident: Air India terminates pilot who tested positive for drugs

Air India terminated a pilot's employment after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance.

This action followed an incident where the aircraft experienced multiple hydraulic failures.

The flight encountered an altitude upset, causing injuries to passengers and crew.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau recommended action against the pilot.

A detailed investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

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Source attribution: Times of India – Business.

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