Pilot of Phuket-Delhi Fight, Who Failed Drug Test, ‘Terminated’ By Air India

Air India Terminates Pilot After AAIB Releases Prelim Report.

Hours after India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report on ‘August 04 Air India’ incident, the airline issued a statement, as per which the ‘pilot-in-command’ of the Phuket-Delhi flight- that dropped abruptly for about 300 feet in altitude during its cruise phase- has been “terminated”. Earlier in the day, the AAIB had issued a prelim report, as per which the ‘PIC was found non-negative for psycho-active substance in the confirmatory’.

For context, Air India flight AI-2379 from Phuket to Delhi dropped abruptly for about 300 feet in altitude during its cruise phase, leading many to demand an investigation into the matter. Citing how confirmation of use of psycho-active substances is a serious concern, the AAIB had recommended appropriate actions by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on priority.

Reportedly, the prelim report also confirmed ‘Hydraulic failure’. The report does not yet establish the technical cause of the hydraulic-system failure or the overall accident cause. The investigation is ongoing, and a final report is to follow.

After the report’s release, the airline issued its statement, as per which, the PIC has now been “terminated”.

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