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Air India pilot investigation and hydraulic failure report

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The Indian aviation sector has faced scrutiny following a safety incident involving an Air India flight AI-2379 from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi. During the flight, the aircraft an Airbus A320 experienced a sudden altitude drop, causing injuries to 20 passengers and four cabin crew members, with four requiring hospitalization. upset while cruising at 36,000 feet. A preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) regarding the August 4 incident involving an Airbus A320 revealed a total failure of all three hydraulic systems—green, blue, and yellow. This failure occurred while the aircraft was cruising at 36,000 feet, causing yellow—which caused the autopilot to disengage and triggering triggered a stall warning. The plane aircraft climbed 372 feet before falling approximately 292 feet. 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, identified by sources as marijuana, substance in both initial and confirmatory laboratory tests. tests, while the co-pilot tested negative. The AAIB described this finding as a “serious concern” and has recommended that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) take priority action. In response to the findings, 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 regarding regulatory and fitness requirements. policy. The technical investigation into the cause of the hydraulic failure remains ongoing.

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