Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Reportedly Fails Dope Test After Turbulence Incident

The captain of an Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that encountered severe turbulence and suddenly dropped around 300 feet has reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances in a post-flight dope test. Air India has not confirmed the reported result, saying the test was conducted but its findings have not been shared with the airline. The DGCA is probing the August 4 incident, including pilot handling, possible aircraft damage and whether the flight should have diverted after the turbulence.