The Air India AI 2379 incident, reclassified as "serious," involved technical malfunctions and passenger injuries. Significantly, the pilot tested positive for psychoactive substances post-flight, highlighting a critical flaw in current crew screening that prioritizes alcohol over drugs. The author advocates for stringent psychoactive substance testing and strict operational compliance, especially with expanding air operations and crew stress. Emphasizing that even minor impairment compromises pilot judgment and safety, the text urges all Indian operators to enforce the highest crew fitness standards. Safety must be proactive, not reliant on luck.