Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:26pm on 04 Sep 2026,Friday India
Air India has terminated the pilot-in-command of its Phuket-Delhi flight after an investigation into an August 4 incident. The aircraft suddenly lost altitude during the flight, leaving 20 passengers and four crew members injured. A preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) said the pilot tested “non-negative” for a psychoactive substance in a confirmatory test. Air India said safety is its highest priority. The airline added that it has a zero-tolerance policy for violations of safety, fitness, or regulatory rules. Following the test result, the pilot’s employment was terminated with immediate effect.
