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- Air India ordered a one-time mandatory drug test for all pilots after the August 4 incident.
- The A320 lost 292 feet due to a triple-hydraulic failure, injuring 24 passengers.
- The triple-hydraulic failure disengaged autopilot and triggered a two-second stall warning.
- The pilot in command returned a non-negative result for a psychoactive substance, reportedly marijuana.
- India’s Aviation Ministry is considering annual drug tests for all pilots, up from a 10 % sample.
