SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 26    C

Economy News

The Economic Times

Economy / The Economic Times

details

Phuket-Delhi flight: Probe finds hydraulic failure; pilot sacked

A preliminary probe found a hydraulic failure on a Phuket-Delhi flight. This incident caused altitude changes and triggered warnings, injuring 24 people. The pilot-in-command was sacked after testing positive for a psychoactive substance. Air India has begun voluntary pilot testing and maintains zero tolerance. Investigators are examining the Power Transfer Unit and maintenance records.

5 Sep 2026 5:30 am