Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Drops 300 Feet; Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana
On August 4, Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden 300-foot altitude drop, injuring 20 passengers and four crew members. Investigations by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are ongoing, examining technical faults, flight data, and human factors. The pilot-in-command tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory drug test and was reportedly on prescribed sleep medication. Both pilots have been off-rostered pending inquiry, while authorities review pilot drug-testing protocols.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 60%, Right 40%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 53/100.
Outlets measured: httpswwwoutlookindiacom, moneycontrol, hindustantimes, firstpost, news18, news18, news18, timesnow, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 0 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 28/100 to 58/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 11 Aug, 07:00 pm. Other outlets followed.