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Air India Pilot Undergoes Confirmatory Drug Test After Turbulence Incident
The pilot of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi is undergoing a confirmatory drug test after an initial dope test result was reported as 'not negative' following a severe turbulence incident. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the event.
9 Aug, 07:06 — 9 Aug, 12:38
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago
Turbulence-hit AI flight pilot's dope test 'not negative, sent for confirmatory test'
By SAURABH SINHA
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago
Air India flight turbulence: Pilot’s sample sent for confirmatory drug test, result awaited
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago
After dope test, AI Phuket-Delhi flight pilot to undergo ‘confirmatory analysis’: Govt says AAIB probing turbulence
Pilot-in-command of the August 4 flight, which dipped suddenly by 300 feet causing injuries to some passengers and crew, is undergoing “confirmatory analysis”
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual6h ago
Air India Pilot Likely Failed Dope Test After Turbulence-Hit Flight: Sources
Air India said it could not comment on the dope test findings since the results have not been shared with them yet.
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First report: ndtv · 9 Aug, 07:06|Full coverage: 4 · 6h|Window: 6h
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