Test reportedly returns positive result after flight carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude.
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An Air India captain’s confirmatory drug test has reportedly tested positive for marijuana, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The development comes after an Air India flight carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude last week, raising concerns over the incident.
The positive result could trigger further scrutiny of the pilot’s fitness to fly and the circumstances surrounding the altitude loss.
Authorities are expected to examine the test results alongside other evidence as they investigate the incident and determine whether any safety protocols were breached.
The development is likely to draw renewed attention to aviation safety and drug-testing procedures for flight crew.
