Pilot under influence of drugs: 24 people injured on Air India flight

In August 2026, during an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, the aircraft underwent an abrupt change in altitude, injuring 20 passengers and four crew members. An investigation found that one of the pilots was under the influence of drugs. The incident is another public relations crisis for the airline, which continues to face repercussions from a 2025 disaster.