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Air India Orders Mandatory Drug Tests for All Pilots

9/5/2026

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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.