Drug test for Air India pilot after in-flight incident

An Air India pilot is currently undergoing an extensive drug screening for psychoactive substances. This decision comes after a serious in-flight incident where the aircraft experienced a sudden drop of 90 meters, injuring 17 passengers.

The pilot's examination was deemed necessary after an assessment revealed the need for confirmation testing. The incident has raised questions about the captain's condition during the flight.

This event occurs in a challenging context for Air India, which was recently acquired by the Tata group, marking an already tumultuous period following a Boeing crash in June 2025.