Pilot of turbulence-hit Air India flight fails second dope test: ReportsThe Air India flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a short but strong in-flight turbulence, resulting in serious injuries to several passengers and a loss of altitude of about 300 feet before it recovered. Share Share Article FacebookWhatsAppXEmailTelegramLinkedin https://www.india.com/news/india/pilot-of-turbulence-hit-air-india-flight-fails-second-dope-test-sources-8498988/ CopyNew Delhi: The pilot of the Air India flight that hit turbulence on August 4 has reportedly failed the second dope test. The Air India flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi, experienced a short but strong in-flight turbulence, resulting in serious injuries to several passengers and a loss of altitude of about 300 feet before it recovered. Earlier, on August 9, reports had emerged that the said pilot had failed the preliminary dope test. At that time, Air India neither confirmed nor denied the report.