Marijuana in the Cockpit: A Red Flag for Aviation Safety The recent incident involving an Air India pilot testing positive for marijuana on a mid air plunge is a stark reminder of the pressing concern of aviation safety.
This is not an isolated incident but part of a larger trend of substance abuse among pilots. On August 4, Air India flight AI2379 suddenly dropped about 90 meters while en route from Phuket to Delhi.
Several passengers and crew members were injured in the incident, which is currently being investigated by India's Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau.