NewzIndia's aviation ministry announced Sunday that an Air India pilot is undergoing a confirmatory psychoactive drug test following a severe turbulence incident. The Airbus A320 aircraft, which was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members, experienced a sudden plunge of approximately 300 feet (91 meters).
The sudden drop in altitude resulted in injuries to 17 passengers and crew members on board. In response to the event, authorities initiated screening protocols to evaluate the flight crew.
Air India confirmed that a post-flight screening test had been conducted on the pilots involved in the incident. However, the airline noted that the official results of these tests have not yet been shared with the company.
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