Air India to screen all pilots for drug abuse after turbulent flight's captain found 'high' https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-india-to-screen-all-pilots-for-drug-abuse-after-turbulent-flight-captain-high-marijuana-101786612659868.html • A pilot testing positive for marijuana is not just a personal issue. It is a flight-safety and human-reliability concern. • Marijuana may affect reaction time, judgement, attention, coordination and short-term memory. • A positive test alone does not prove impairment during the flight. AAIB investigation must establish timing and actual impact. • International crew may encounter cannabis in countries where access or laws are different. • Stress, irregular sleep, fatigue, recreation or poor risk perception may contribute to consumption. • The bigger lesson: aviation needs stronger drug screening, fatigue management and psychological monitoring. • In safety-sensitive jobs, human vulnerability can become institutional vulnerability.
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