Air India Pilot on Drugs A 'Serious Concern,' Probe Report Says

A preliminary investigation report by a government agency probing an Air India flight incident said the confirmed use of illegal drugs by the pilot who was flying at the time is a “serious concern” that must be addressed urgently. The comments came in the agency’s preliminary findings released Friday, following a sudden loss of altitude on the Air India flight last month. The brief report did not provide additional operational details in the text provided, including the aircraft type, the cause of the altitude loss, or any safety actions taken at the time. The agency’s language suggests the probe is prioritizing both immediate risk factors and accountability related to pilot conduct.