The captain of an Air India flight underwent an initial drug test after a sudden altitude loss, leading to additional screening. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
The incident occurred when the airline's aircraft suddenly lost altitude during flight. The captain's initial drug test came back positive, prompting further testing.
No official conclusions have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing. Air India management has declined to comment on the incident.
This case has raised concerns about aviation safety and highlights the need to review screening procedures for crew members in airlines.