Air India captain investigated after flight suddenly dropped 300 feet, injuring 24
India's aviation ministry is awaiting drug test results for the captain of an Air India flight that suddenly dropped about 90 metres midair, injuring 24 passengers and crew.
An Air India flight experienced a sudden drop of about 300 feet (90 metres) midair last week, injuring 24 passengers and crew members. India's aviation ministry is investigating the captain and waiting for drug test results as part of the inquiry into the incident.
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Captain of Air India flight that injured 24 is investigated after drug reports
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s aviation ministry said Wednesday it was awaiting drug test results for the captain of an Air India flight that dropped about 300 feet (90 meters) suddenly midair last week, injuring 24 passengers and crew members.