Turbulence-hit AI flight pilot's dope test 'not negative, sent for confirmatory test'

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How it spread - 6 original reports

1. Sun, 9 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Times of India12:18
     Turbulence-hit AI flight pilot's dope test 'not negative, sent for confirmatory test'
   • Times of India22:37first to reportedited after publishing
     Turbulent AI flight’s pilot dope test ‘not negative’, sent for confirmation: Govt

     previouslyTurbulent AI flight’s pilot dope test ‘not negative’, sent for confirmation: govt

     Following a serious incident involving altitude loss on an Air India flight, the pilot was subjected to a dope screening test. The results were not definitively negative, thereby calling for additional confirmatory tests. As a result, seventeen passengers and crew members were hospitalized. In response, the aviation ministry has initiated an investigation and temporarily removed both pilots from their flying duties until the inquiry concludes.

2. Tue, 11 August 2026

   1 report
   • Times of India13:07
     Pilot of turbulence-hit AI flight tests positive for marijuana: Sources
3. Mon, 17 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Times of India07:18edited after publishing
     2 more Air India pilots fail to clear dope test after Phuket-Delhi flight scare

     previouslyTwo Air India pilots fail prelim dope test; sample sent for confirmation test

     Air India's recent pilot screening revealed two non-negative dope test results, leading to these pilots being grounded while awaiting confirmatory tests. In response, the aviation ministry has instructed the DGCA to revise current dope testing protocols. The intended policy overhaul aims to impose stricter penalties for pilots found using illegal drugs, while also distinguishing between accidental use of medication and intentional substance abuse.

   • Times of India22:45
     2 Air India pilots have failed dope test so far, taken off duty
4. Tue, 18 August 2026

   1 report
   • newindianexpress.com02:59
     Two more AI pilots taken off duty after dope test, pilot body writes to DGCA

     NEW DELHI: Two more Air India pilots have been grounded after they tested positive in the initial dope test conducted by the airline for over 300 pilots since A