Indian airline captain tested positive for marijuana during August 4 flight, causing sharp descent that injured 24; co-pilot averted disaster, Times of India reports
A flight in India almost crashed because the captain was under the influence of marijuana during an August 4 flight, according to The Times of India. A test confirmed the captain lost self-control, causing a sharp descent that injured 24 people; the co-pilot helped avert a catastrophe.
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