The pilot-in-charge and his co-pilot were both taken off roster as per procedure after the incident. (ANI)
THE NEWS: Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi lost altitude, dropping about 300 feet and injuring 24 people, after a passenger said the pilot “seemed high” before take‑off.
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How many passengers were injured in the Air India Phuket‑Delhi incident?
The Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi lost altitude and dropped about 300 feet, leaving 24 passengers injured, according to a passenger quoted in an NDTV report. The incident, which occurred on a Tuesday, sparked concerns after a passenger said the pilot seemed high before takeoff.
What altitude loss did the aircraft experience during the incident?
According to the passenger account reported by NDTV, the Air India aircraft descending from Phuket to Delhi abruptly lost about 300 feet of altitude shortly after take‑off, a sharp drop that contributed to the subsequent injuries among passengers on board.
What action was taken against the pilots after the incident?
The pilot‑in‑charge and his co‑pilot were removed from the airline’s roster following the incident, as per standard procedure after the pilot‑in‑command tested positive for marijuana, according to the report. The airline also cited the passenger’s claim that the pilot seemed high before take‑off as part of the investigation.
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