What Happened
Confirmatory Analysis Required After Altitude Loss Incident
The pilot-in-command of an Air India flight that experienced a sudden loss of altitude during a Phuket-Delhi flight has undergone confirmatory testing after an initial psychoactive substance screening indicated a result requiring further analysis. The incident, which occurred on August 4, resulted in injuries to a few passengers and cabin crew members. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the incident, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has taken both flight crew members off the roster pending completion of the investigation and testing process, as reported by The Hindu.