Probe flags psychoactive substance use as serious safety concern after aircraft loses hydraulic systems.
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An Air India pilot has been dismissed after testing positive for a psychoactive substance following an incident in which the aircraft experienced a loss of hydraulic systems, according to an investigation report.
The report described the confirmation of psychoactive substance use by the pilot as a “serious concern” and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the flight.
The aircraft suffered a hydraulic failure during the flight, prompting an investigation into both the technical incident and the pilot’s fitness to operate the aircraft.
Following the drug test results, the pilot was removed from service, with authorities examining the potential implications of the substance use for flight safety.
The findings have renewed attention on aviation safety protocols, particularly procedures for detecting and addressing psychoactive substance use among flight crew.
