Air India pilot who failed drug test says he took sleep aids: Report
According to an NDTV report citing internal safety documents, the Air India pilot who tested positive for marijuana following a Phuket-Delhi flight—which also saw a 300-foot mid-air drop—was using sleep medication recommended by his personal physician. The pilot explained that he tried to get some rest during his layover but struggled to fall asleep. He further stated that his flight schedule made it difficult to get enough rest during the day.