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Air India pilot investigation and hydraulic failure report

Overview

The Indian aviation sector has faced scrutiny following a safety incident involving Air India flight AI-2379 from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi. During the flight, an Airbus A320 experienced a sudden altitude upset while cruising at 36,000 feet. A preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) revealed a total failure of all three hydraulic systems—green, blue, and yellow—which caused the autopilot to disengage and triggered a stall warning. The aircraft climbed 372 feet before falling approximately 292 feet, resulting in injuries to 20 passengers and four cabin crew members.

The investigation confirmed that the Pilot-in-Command tested positive for a psychoactive substance in both initial and confirmatory laboratory tests, while the co-pilot tested negative. The AAIB described this finding as a “serious concern” and recommended that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) take priority action.

In response, Air India has terminated the pilot’s employment and is implementing voluntary 100% drug testing for all its pilots to reinforce safety protocols and maintain a zero-tolerance policy. The technical investigation into the cause of the hydraulic failure remains ongoing.

Entities

Air India · AAIB · Narendra Modi · New Delhi · Martin Consulting

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Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 31 sources
    Air India terminates pilot after positive drug test following flight incident

    Air India terminated a pilot after an AAIB report confirmed they tested positive for a psychoactive substance following a Phuket-Delhi flight that suffered a triple hydraulic failure and injured 24 people.

  2. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    India aviation sector faces safety and regulatory challenges

    India's aviation sector faces safety and regulatory scrutiny following an Air India incident in which 24 passengers were injured and pilot substance use was alleged.

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