An Air India Express pilot suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at Delhi airport shortly after safely operating a Srinagar-Delhi flight. File
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An Air India Express pilot suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at Delhi airport shortly after safely operating a Srinagar-Delhi flight on Wednesday evening (April 9, 2025).
The airline confirmed that the pilot was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Multiple sources among the airline employees said that the pilot, Armaan, vommited inside the aircraft after landing in Delhi in a flight from Srinagar.
The pilot had a cardiac arrest at the despatch office of the airline at the IGI airport and was rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead.
“We deeply regret the loss of a valued colleague due to a medical condition. Our thoughts are with the family during this time of profound grief. We are extending all possible assistance to them as we all cope with this tremendous loss. We request all concerned to respect privacy at this time and avoid unnecessary speculation while we commit to assisting the relevant authorities in due process,” said an Air India Express Spokesperson.
Published – April 10, 2025 12:42 am IST